Inter v Barcelona: Prediction, tips and bet builder as Barca star returns for Champions League semi-final decider
A spot in the Champions League final is up for grabs as Inter welcome Barcelona to San Siro this Tuesday night (2000 GMT).
The two clubs serve up one of the all-time great Champions League games in their first leg, with Barca coming back from behind on two occasions to seal a 3-3 draw.
Tuesday’s second leg has the potential to be just as thrilling, especially สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน with Barcelona set to welcome back star striker Robert Lewandowski.
The Polish forward has out of action for the last two weeks with a hamstring injury but appears to have heale up in time for their biggest game of the season so far.
While Barca have cope fine without their star man – winning three of their last four games and scoring nine goals in the process – the very presence of the big Pole will give the visitors a big boost and Inter’s defence a lot to ponder.
Speaking of the Italian side, I Nerazzurri snappe their five-match winless run with a 1-0 win over Verona last weekend. It’s a victory that keeps Inter in the hunt for the title and also lifts their confidence for Tuesday’s huge encounter.
Simone Inzaghi has led the club to six trophies during his four seasons in charge, but in order to become a true club legend, the Italian needs to add a European trophy to his CV.
The Italian came close in 2022/23 when he took Inter to the final before losing against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Inzaghi has got another bite at the cherry, and his side will fancy their chances of reaching the final as they contest the second leg on home turf.
Putting their recent blip to one side, Inter are a tough side to break down at the San Siro. During this entire Champions League campaign, Inzaghi’s men have only concede three goals at home – all of which came during the knockout phase.