The big final is being played, Inter-Barça promises a spectacle

2025-05-06 11:29:00, Sport CNA

Inter and Barcelona will face each other in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, where they will seek victory at all costs. The spectacular 3-3 draw in the first leg has left everything open for qualification to the final. The Catalans are having a dream season, where they have won two trophies so far, while they are in the race for two more. However, Inter have shown that they are a strong bone for any opponent and it is difficult to choose a favorite.

On the eve of this match, the coach of the black and blues, Simone Inzaghi, highly praised the opponent, mainly the Catalan star, Lamine Yamal.

"We have to play a great match, against a very strong team that we now know well. We have to be attentive and clear-headed on the field. In the first match we put in a great performance, but of course we could have done better. However, the team did well and in the return match we have to do the same. It is practically an early final, because the draw leaves everything open. The group is eager and is training well. On the field against Barcelona we need an excellent Inter. We are only two matches away from the big trophy. Such matches are exciting. Trophies reward the work done. We have to try not to let Yamal get the ball. He is a special player and he will certainly have double coverage. He is an extraordinary talent when he has the ball and the team looks for him when it is in difficulty", declared Inzaghi.

On the other hand, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his team must play in the group and enjoy this moment to reach the final. The German coach revealed that Robert Lewandowski will start the match from the bench.

"When the season started, no one had any idea what we could do. We have won two trophies so far and the most important weeks are coming. At this level it is normal for it to be like this. The team has to achieve successes by working as a team. I want to make the club and the fans proud. We have analyzed everything from the first match. We have to finish better in set pieces. Lewandowski will start the match from the bench. If we need his help, we will activate him. We have extraordinary players in the team and Yamal is one of them. What he does with the ball is incredible, giving every accurate pass. Every player improves after the matches he plays. We are in the semi-finals and we have to enjoy this. My players never give up. Inter have an excellent team and some strong players", said Flik.

The Inter-Barcelona match will be played this Tuesday evening, starting at 9:00 PM, at the "San Siro" stadium.