After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, tonight’s return leg between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona will determine the first finalist of the UEFA Champions League.
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The match will be played at San Siro, where Inter—who famously knocked out Barcelona in the 2010 semifinal en route to the title—hold a slight edge. Historically, Barcelona have struggled in away semifinal fixtures, losing their last four and winning only two of their last 15.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi emphasized the challenge facing the Catalans:
“Barcelona knows they’re up against a great team in Milan. Our fans understand that we give everything in tough moments, and tonight’s match will feel like a final.”
On the other side, Barça coach Hansi Flick remains optimistic:
“Inter can’t just sit back; they’ll need to score. We’ll impose our style, play with confidence, and 90 minutes should be enough to get us to the final.”
The winner will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal, who play their second leg tomorrow in Paris after PSG’s narrow 1-0 win in London.
Barcelona warmed up with a 2-1 win over Valladolid in La Liga, maintaining a four-point lead over rivals Real Madrid with four matches left, including this weekend’s El Clásico.
Barcelona are also counting on the return of star striker Robert Lewandowski, who missed the first leg due to injury, as they aim for their sixth Champions League title—the last coming in 2015.
