Fire and ice. It is in these terms that we could approach this dream poster between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, in the semi-final of the Champions League. These two major European football institutions meet this Wednesday evening for a first round that promises to be explosive and exciting (kick -off at 9 p.m.). Carried by an exceptional striking force on the offensive level, Barça is the best attack on the competition. Hansi Flick will still rely on the technical prowess of Lamine Yamal and the effectiveness of Raphinha to undermine the intenist defense. But the leader of the Spanish championship must still do without the services of Robert Lewandowski.
A tile, at dawn to rub shoulders with an opponent who looks like his antithesis. Less spectacular than Barcelona, the Inter relies on other ingredients: flawless organization, offensive realism and experience in all lines. Finalist two years ago against Manchester City, the formation of Simone Inzaghi does not make noise, but she emerges well as one of the series heads of this 2024-25 edition. The Inter is however less sovereign after a week which saw him lose the Italian Cup and his first place in Serie A. Can the Blaugrana take advantage of it?
The expected compos
Barcelona: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres.
Inter Milan : SOMMER; Bisseck, acerbi, bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram.
Where to see the match?
This semi-final go to the Champions League between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan will be broadcast this Tuesday evening on Canal +, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to look at it on the group's streaming platform, MyCanal.
