The boss has a selection headache at the back without his two starting full-backs Barcelona manager Hansi Flick gave a small hint of the thinking process regarding his defensive lineup ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan at San Siro The coach will be without his two starting full-backs as Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde have both been ruled out due to hamstring injuries leaving the manager with several different backup options to try and solve the problem as the team gets ready to face a very good attacking team in Inter both from open play and especially in set pieces Flick has been tipped to start four center-backs on Tuesday with Eric García and Iñigo Martínez starting in the full-back spots but the more natural full-backs still available are Héctor Fort and Gerard Martín Ronald Araujo also has previous experience playing as a full-back Hansi was asked about his defensive lineup in a press conference on Monday and didn’t want to give away his choices but did mention the versatility of the available players who give him enough options to have a strong backline combination But there are players who can cover different positions they can play in their positions and help us win.” It truly is hard to predict which back four will start on Tuesday We know Pau Cubarsí and Iñigo Martínez will be in it no matter what but the other two choices will be crucial to determine where each player will start along the backline and how much success Barça will have defending Inter’s counters and set pieces playFlick: Yamal has to stay calm to reach the level of Messi & Ronaldo (0:39)Hansi Flick praises Lamine Yamal and speaks about his development Lewandowski, 36, has missed Barça's last four games with the problem, including the Copa del Rey final win against Real Madrid and the first leg against Inter The Poland striker has subsequently been included in Barça's squad for this week's match at San Siro Robert Lewandowski has been named in Barcelona's squad to face Inter on Tuesday. Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesHowever, left-back Alejandro Balde has not recovered in time and will not feature against Inter The defender injured his hamstring on April 12 and there was initially hope he would return for the tie against the Serie A champions, but he will now focus on being ready for Sunday's LaLiga Clásico against Real Madrid instead Barça coach Hansi Flick said Lewandowski would start the game on the bench "Everything goes in the right way," Flick said in a news conference regarding Lewandowski's fitness Flick also called on his players to go out an enjoy the occasion against Inter, reminding people that no one expected Barça to be in this position at the start of the season, fighting for a treble, and echoing comments from midfielder Dani Olmo that the atmosphere in the dressing room is "like a party." "Do you think I have to make pressure on [the players]?" Flick added no one had any idea what we achieved until now Now we win two titles already [the Spanish Supercopa and the Copa del Rey] "Now we have important weeks, important matches to win two more [LaLiga and the Champions League] Barça are aware of the challenge that awaits them against Inter They trailed 2-0 and 3-2 at home last week and struggled to deal with the threat of Simone Inzaghi's side from set plays "The set pieces we have to defend much better," Flick said Barça will also be without their right sided full-back in Italy, with Jules Koundé absent with a hamstring issue picked up in last week's first leg against Inter Last week's first leg ended in a 3-3 draw at the Olympic Stadium, leaving everything to play for when the teams meet again on Tuesday for a place in the final against either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in Munich on May 31 Inter Milan superstar seen in Inzaghi’s training routine ahead of Barcelona clash Dumfries ahead of Inter Milan vs Barcelona registration ahead of Inter Milan vs Barcelona Leaked images of Barcelona’s home kit for 2025/26 Pavard Lewandowski ahead of Inter vs Barcelona Ferran start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Inter Milan How Real Madrid attempted a football robbery — but were stopped by FC Barcelona Ferran start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Real Madrid Olmo start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Mallorca The two alternatives Hansi Flick can explore to replace injured Lewandowski Three talking points ahead of Inter Milan vs Barcelona | UEFA Champions League Three talking points from Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona | La Liga Raphinha 8.5 | Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona: Player ratings Three talking points ahead of Real Valladolid vs Barcelona | La Liga GW 34 Three talking points from Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Three key battles that could decide Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Mbappe arrived but Barcelona evolved: Flick’s tactical triumph over Real Madrid’s Galactico attack Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona’s ageless goal machine leading the title charge Beyond transfers: Deco’s blueprint for Barcelona’s long-term success Back at the top: Pedri reclaims his throne as the best midfielder in the world Marc Casado: Barcelona’s next great pivot Ranking all 15 La Masia talents that made their Barcelona debut under Xavi Barcelona talented La Masia graduate’s market value rises to €75 million Barcelona delighted with the progress of 15-year-old La Masia talent – report ‘La Masia is the essence of Barça’ – Barcelona academy gem reacts after La Liga debut Deco wants to build Barcelona’s future with La Masia Lautaro Martinez’s fitness has been the hottest topic heading into the second leg clash between Barcelona and Inter Milan The Argentine international picked up an injury in the first half and couldn’t continue beyond the first half. Subsequent reports suggested he could be ruled out of the second leg clash on May 6 Lautaro’s absence could be a real blow for Inter Milan as the forward is the club’s main goalscorer In a recent interview, former Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has already highlighted the important role Lautaro could play in this crunch fixture Inter Milan are not ready to lose hope over the forward’s availability against Barcelona According to Gazzetta dello Sport are very optimistic about the Argentine’s fitness and believe he can make it in time for the second leg clash at San Siro knowing his presence could go a long way in boosting Inter Milan’s chances of being in the final The report adds that Lautaro did some individual work in the gym and tomorrow he will return to group training – the final session before the clash These are encouraging signs for Inter Milan and tomorrow could prove to be an important day for the Argentine international A lot may depend on the final report and how Martinez fares in the final session which will determine whether or not he is fit to play against Barcelona must prepare for the worst and expect Lautaro to be in the Inter Milan squad Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" AchievementsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyLicensed ImagesCopyright © 2017 - 2024 Barca Universal - info@barcauniversal.com Hansi Flick’s possible XI for Tuesday’s big game Barcelona will look to book a spot in the Champions League Final for the first time in a decade as they travel to Italy to face Inter Milan in the second leg of their semi-final tie The first leg was a wild contest that ended in a 3-3 draw in the Catalan capital and left everything to be decided at San Siro and the atmosphere there should be all kinds of crazy as the two sides fight for a spot in the title match Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Tuesday’s battle Flick made nine changes to his starting lineup and got all three points against Real Valladolid at the weekend resting several of his key stars to have them as close to fresh as possible for what could be a 120-minute war There are major questions surrounding the defense with Jules Kounde ruled out through injury and Alejandro Balde’s status still uncertain as of this writing so we think Flick will stick with the back four that played most of the second half last week with Eric García at right-back Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsí in the middle If there are many doubts surrounding the defense there are no such questions regarding the midfield trio: Frenkie de Jong and Pedri each rested for 45 minutes at the weekend and should be fresh to go the distance in this one and Dani Olmo also played very little against Valladolid to make sure he’s at his best for this one Fermín López and Gavi can provide much-needed energy in the second half and/or extra-time Lamine Yamal played just a little over 50 minutes and Raphinha only played in the second half at the weekend while Ferran Torres was rested for the entire game against Valladolid so Flick can count on his front three to be pretty fresh and ready to be decisive in Italy and lead Barça to Munich Robert Lewandowski could have minutes in the second half but the Pole is unlikely to start even if he makes the squad How do you think Barcelona should line up against Inter predictions and teams in the comments below Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Genoa and AC Milan will take the pitch on Sunday United States national team standout Christian Pulisic is expected to start in this match and should play a significant role in the offensive attack Pulisic has scored ten goals and recorded eight assists Pulisic has established himself as one of the best players for Milan the team has not quite lived up to expectations this year is thirteenth in the standings with a 9-12-13 record The last two times these clubs matched up in 2024 The most recent match in December ended 0-0 they participated in an offensive explosion that ended 3-3 This is an excellent Serie A match. 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If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a six-goal thriller in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal and now head to Italy with promises of more The 3-3 draw in Spain saw a goal in the first minute and action from front-to-back that included a tour de force performance from Barca teen phenom Lamine Yamal That leg happened without Robert Lewandowski but with a home crowd and Inter Milan will fancy their chances of using the Italian atmosphere as a boost into a second Champions league final in three years Only six teams have won four-or-more European Cups and Inter would love to become the seventh meanwhile want to become just the third team to claim six For live updates and highlights throughout Inter Milan vs Barcelona Kick off time: 3pm ET Tuesday (May 6)Venue: San Siro — MilanTV Channel: PeacockStreaming: Stream live on Peacock It was a heavily-changed Inter that beat Verona 1-0 on Saturday at the San Siro They are without Valentin Carboni and almost certainly set to miss Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard Barca rotated heavily at Valladolid and went down early needing some of its stars to come off the bench and deliver all three points Robert Lewandowski looks set to return but Jules Kounde Of course anything could happen and San Siro will be a cauldron but Lewandowski’s return really feels like a tipping point A Division of NBCUniversal. 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The 3-3 tie in the first leg left everything on the line for the Italian game and the environment only adds to the stakes All indications point to yet another humongous game to unfold Barcelona and Inter Milan meet this Tuesday in San Siro with a common goal: reaching the Champions League final Barcelona are seeking to return to a Champions League final almost a decade later the Catalan giants have been piling up disappointments in the competition they get their chance to rewrite that script They've already won the Copa del Rey and they're leading LaLiga But it's the Champions League that could make the season something special with a treble The twist is that there is no magic trinity this season What they have in their place is an even squad talent spread around and an ensemble which has learned how to endure Barcelona struggled twice to turn around and for a 3-3 tie with all the Polish striker is the team's leading scorer this season And he might be exactly what was missing in the first leg: a finisher for decisive moments On the other side, Inter wants to repeat the path to the final The loss to Guardiola's Manchester City still hurts even without the same media fanfare as the opponent And they have enough class to meet on equal terms The Argentine got injured with a thigh strain and won't probably return in time Inter lacks a crucial piece for the selection It will be the coach's job to compensate This will be the 18th meeting in a major European competition between Inter and Barcelona Inter are the only three pairings that have been played more than this many times Each of their last two meetings against one another was 3-3 in the October 2022 Champions League match and in the first leg of this semifinal Barcelona have won just one of their six away games in the UEFA Champions League against Inter (three draws and two losses) Barcelona have won just five of their 24 away games in Italy (21%) the lowest win rate among all the non-Spanish nations they've played in the competition And they know how to take advantage of the surroundings and maturity to be able to handle the game Especially after having conceded three goals at home and the midfield must perform better in defense But Barcelona heads into the second leg with the Champions League's top-scoring attack: 40 goals to date It's the most by a side in a campaign since Bayern Munich in 2019/20 (43) Only Barcelona themselves in 1999/2000 (45) and Liverpool in 2017/18 have previously scored more than 40 goals in a season © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Barcelona are seeking to return to a Champions League final almost a decade later On the other side, Inter wants to repeat the path to the final A semifinal second leg at San Siro brings two European giants face to face with legacy pressure and the weight of everything they haven’t yet conquered Follow along with all the USMNT players in action this week Midweek USMNT action is here Yamal starred as Barça came from behind to draw 3-3 in the first leg of their semifinal at the Olympic Stadium last Wednesday leaving everything to play for when the two teams meet again at San Siro in Milan this week "We need to keep him away from the ball, but it's impossible," Inzaghi told a news conference when asked if he has come up with a plan to stop the Spain international "Whether that is a double marking job or one player following him closely we will try to always pay attention to him What impressed me was his speed of thought Lamine Yamal scored for Barcelona in the first leg. Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesInter defender Alessandro Bastoni is one of the players who may be tasked with stopping Yamal. He first faced the teenager with Italy at last summer's European Championship and he has been impressed by his improvement since then "I think so," Bastoni told Sky Sport when asked if Yamal is the best player he's ever come up against "I had faced him at the Euros and he wasn't quite at this level yet I was impressed by how much he has improved "I've played against many top players and in terms of age and that ability to create something They have home advantage in the second leg and recovered from three defeats in a row to show they can match the LaLiga leaders in Barcelona last week we have had a taste of that first-hand in the first leg," Inzaghi added "But I hope to see a great Inter against Barcelona The group believes in their ability to win this game and can't wait for it It's almost a final and we get to play it in front of our fans." Pavard has missed the last two games with an ankle issue while Martínez went off at half-time in last week's draw with Barça "Pavard did part of the session [on Sunday] and the feelings were good," Inzaghi said so we will see how he is and see what decision we make tomorrow But it will be difficult for a player to help us for 25 minutes if they're not ready to start the match." A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome After an enthralling UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg tie at Barcelona Inter Milan will host Barcelona at the San Siro Stadium on May 6 There is all to play for in a spot in the finals of the UEFA Champions League we take a look at the best Champions League betting tips and predictions for the much-anticipated match The semi-finals first leg between the Spanish and Italian sides was a high-scoring fixture making a tally of 6 goals at the Montjuic stadium Although Inter Milan’s treble hopes were squandered by their arch rivals AC Milan in the Coppa Italia combined with recent defeats that saw them slip to the second position they will give their all to clinch the coveted Champions League With the competition’s best defence matching up against the competition’s best attack here are what we think of as the best bets for the game Bet 1: Total goals: Under 3.5 goals @ -118 (as per Fanduel.) and so are the odds for the total number of goals in the next fixture Barcelona having two of the highest goal scorers of the Champions League season with Inter also having large firepower in attack goalscoring is one of the primary lookouts in the fixture Bet 2: Inter Over 1.5 @ +100 (as per BetMGM) missing out on a large portion of the first leg and being a doubt for the next Inter Milan have shown that with players like Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries they are quite capable of pulling off goals against the run of play An expected front two of Mehdi Taremi and Marcus Thuram paired with a creative vision of Hakan Calhanoglu Inter Milan are not just all about defence Bet 3: Robert Lewandowski to score @ +110 (as per BetMGM) Barcelona has confirmed that Robert Lewandowski is all set to feature on the second leg of the semi-finals and his presence helps boost the goal-scoring chances of Barcelona Having scored 11 times in the Champions League this season Robert Lewandowski is another bet to put his name on the scoresheet ALSO READ: Inter vs Barcelona Preview, Odds, & Prediction – 05/06/2025 Bookmakers are usually spot on about their projections but going against projections can often cost a lot Keeping in mind the form both teams approach this fixture with and the firepower in each of their strengths the defence of the competition up against the best attack of the competition is surely one to expect no shortage of goals Get the biggest stories delivered straight to you - for free you consent to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy nad to receive marketing and account-related emails from The Playoffs The Playoffs has been a go-to source for sports and sports betting enthusiasts Our mission: To help bettors make the best choices with in-depth analysis Our motto: Share our passion for sports and betting our editorial teams work to deliver the most accurate and relevant information so you can place bets with confidence—and most importantly and understand that betting is a form of entertainment—not a way to earn money If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts affecting your life negatively don’t hesitate to seek support or take advantage of self-exclusion tools provided by betting platforms responsible betting is the key to a safe and enjoyable gaming experience DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting COPYRIGHT © 2025 - THE PLAYOFFS - SHARE THE PASSION FOR SPORTS AND BETTING Ariedo Braida sports counselor of Cremonese looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between US Cremonese and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 24 The former sporting director of Milan, Ariedo Braida, spoke to the microphones of 'Rai GR Parlamento' regarding the current situation of the Rossoneri “I am sorry for the situation in which Milan finds itself winning the Coppa Italia would be important and website in this browser for the next time I comment This is a worldwide website dedicated for AC Milan in English: exclusive news and content about the Rossoneri world Copyright © 2021 Milanreports.com All rights reserved | C.F. NGLVTI92L14B936U | Responsible and editorial director: Vito Angelè Credits by Parrotto Web Solution Web Agency Please enter your username or email address to reset your password Copyright © 2021 Milanreports.com All rights reserved | C.F. NGLVTI92L14B936U | Responsible and editorial director: Vito Angelè Credits by Parrotto Web Solution Web Agency OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinHow Milan have fared in matches without Leao in 2024-25 | OneFootballFootball Italia In a surprise call, Rafael Leao has been left among the substitutes for Milan’s Serie A match away against Patrick Vieira’s Genoa on Monday evening. Here is a reminder of how the Rossoneri have got on without the Portugal international in the starting line-up Leao has not been included in the starting line-up against Genoa on Monday night, and has instead been replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who will play alongside Christian Pulisic and behind Luka Jovic in the Rossoneri attack You can follow the action as it unfolds on the Football Italia Liveblog. MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Rafael Leao of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como 1907 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan Initial reports suggest that this is either a tactical choice or a decision to rest Leao ahead of the Bologna match on Friday night rather than there being any concerns surrounding Leao’s fitness Leao has appeared as a substitute on seven previous occasions in Serie A so far in 2024-25 He has provided two goals and two assists from those seven appearances Leao came off the bench in a 2-2 draw with Lazio In the 2-2 draw against Lazio, Milan were 1-0 up by half-time. Milan fell 2-1 behind after two quick-fire goals in the 62nd and 66th minutes Leao appeared in the 70th minute and scored less than two minutes later Leao appeared in the 62nd minute against Napoli in October in an eventual 2-0 loss but both of those goals had gone in before the Portuguese entered the fray Leao came on in the 63rd in a 1-0 loss against Monza in the following game but did not have an impact in terms of goals Tijjani Reijnders scored the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute Leao came on at half-time in an eventual 2-0 win over Empoli in February with Santiago Gimenez adding another eight minutes later EMPOLI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 8: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and AC Milan at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 8 The Portugal international also appeared as a half-time sub in the following game against Hellas Verona He provided the assist for Santiago Gimenez in an eventual 1-0 win Leao appeared at the interval again in a 3-2 win over Lecce in March. The Rossoneri were 2-0 down at half-time but fought back with three second-half goals Leao most recently appeared as a substitute in a 2-1 loss against Napoli at the end of March without any contributions in terms of goals or assists Related NewsWhy Leao is not included in Milan starting line-up against Genoa Leao suspended for Milan-Bologna, will return in time to face … Bologna Leao opens up about Milan internal talks on last ‘crucial’ games Milan star Rafael Leao unveils surprising new haircut Rafael Leao shows off new hair style reminiscent of early Milan days – photo Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Eberechi Eze scores as Eagles get ready to peak in FA Cup final Glasner will be content with his side’s performance against a team chasing Champions League qualificationCrystal Palace had their chances and could have nicked it late on, but a 1-1 draw... 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Sign InJoinPundit explains why Milan should stick to Conceiçao amid ‘confusion’ | OneFootballFootball Italia Ex-Lazio midfielder Marco Parolo believes Milan should retain Sergio Conceiçao for 2025-26 Conceiçao is under contract until 2026, but the Rossoneri have an option to terminate the agreement at the end of the season Several coaches, especially Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri, have been linked with the Rossoneri job, but Parolo believes the Rossoneri should keep Conceiçao for the next campaign “I think Conceiçao has Milan in his hands,” he told DAZN via Calciomercato.com Lazio players Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (L) and Marco Parolo during the Italian Serie A soccer match between FC Inter and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan “He has a chance to make an important end to the season and win the Coppa Italia This is what I want.’ Everyone would need to listen to Conceiçao today because there’s so much confusion at the club that they don’t know who they’ll hire as a sporting director Furlani and Ibrahimovic want to remain in control Milan appointed Conceiçao in December after holding talks with Maurizio Sarri The Rossoneri are ninth in the Serie A table and have little chance of qualifying for the Champions League they’ve won the Supercoppa Italiana and qualified for the Coppa Italia Final The Rossoneri have also finished the 2025-26 campaign without defeats against the Nerazzurri Tonight, Milan visit Genoa in the final game of Serie A Round 35 Related NewsPlayer ratings: Genoa 1-2 Milan – Leao proves Conceicao wrong, timid Pavlovic Conceicao: Milan ‘are not just working on a system’, provides Fofana update Conceicao sheds light on post-Genoa huddle, work in training and Fofana’s issue Moncada insists Milan have ‘clear ideas’ and speaks on Conceicao’s future: “It’s not like that” GdS: An added resource for Conceicao’s 3-4-3 – why a decisive period awaits Walker The FC Barcelona players won't be alone alone at the Giuseppe Meazza for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan A total of 3,064 club members and 1,027 supporters’ club members will be in Lombardy to support them The importance of the match has drawn Barça's largest travelling support of the season surpassing those who made the trips to the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon to face Benfica and to Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund against Borussia 158 supporters’ clubs from around the world will be making the journey As is customary for major European away fixtures with particularly strong representation from Polish supporters as usual Notable also is the presence of Italian and Swiss clubs Several Catalan and other Spanish clubs will also be in attendance lending their voices to help create a vibrant atmosphere for this crucial match Sign InJoinInzaghi Cautious On Lautaro Martinez Fitness For Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Champions League Clash: ‘We’ll See Tomorrow’ | OneFootballSempreInter.Com Simone Inzaghi is being cautious on the fitness of Lautaro Martinez for Inter Milan’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Barcelona The Nerazzurri coach spoke to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews Inter Milan take on Barcelona in the second leg of a Champions League semifinal tie tomorrow And the biggest fitness doubt for the Nerazzurri concerns the availability of Lautaro Martinez The Inter captain suffered a muscle problem during the first leg Inter breathed a sigh of relief as medical tests confirmed that Martinez had not suffered a serious muscle injury he had sustained an “elongation” to his left thigh flexors Reports indicate that Martinez is now back in training And there has even been talk of the 27-year-old being ready to come straight back into the starting eleven tomorrow evening However, the timeline is certainly tight. And Inter coach Simone Inzaghi isn’t making any promises MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16 Inter coach Inzaghi addressed the fitness of Martinez and also Benjamin Pavard “They certainly have huge motivation,” he said “But we’ll have to evaluate how they’re doing.” “Pavard did some work with the group in training yesterday,” Inzaghi continued “We’ll evaluate tomorrow what the best decision to make is,” the Inter coach made clear Then, Inzaghi said that Inter “have had a great ride” to make it to the Champions League semifinals The Inter coach said that tomorrow’s semifinal second leg “can be a turning point for us.” “The components that can allow us to get to an incredible final.” “Playing in front of our fans will give us something extra,” the Nerazzurri coach then predicted BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 Inter coach Inzaghi then gave his thoughts on how Inter can try to stop Barcelona danger man Lamine Yamal He said that Inter “analyzed what we could do better” after the first leg defending the teenager “The ideal would be for us to give very few reference points to a player like that.” “He has great quality,” Inzaghi said of Yamal “We have to do well all together in trying to limit him.” “Then we know that they also have a lot of other great players besides him.” who make possession their main characteristic.” “We’ll have to play a match that’s truly worthy of Inter.” And the Inter coach also congratulated his brother Pippo Inzaghi on guiding Pisa to an historic promotion from Serie B “Pippo and his club deserve congratulations,” he said “I’ve already congratulated them in person Related NewsBarcelona take note: Inter boss Inzaghi provides Lautaro Martínez & Benjamin Pavard injury updates It will take “a determined and attentive Inter team” to beat Barcelona, says Inzaghi Manchester United enter talks with Victor Osimhen Hansi Flick hints at change in one position in Barcelona’s XI to face Inter Milan “We’ll try to stop him… but it’s impossible,” says Inter Milan manager of Lamine Yamal Sign InJoinPulisic: Milan need to ‘keep momentum going’ against Genoa ahead of Coppa Italia final | OneFootballFootball Italia Christian Pulisic has urged Milan to build on their recent form, which has seen them win two of their last three Serie A matches and secure a place in the Coppa Italia final at the expense of Inter The Rossoneri head to Genoa for their second consecutive away league fixture following a 2-0 victory over Venezia in which the USMNT star opened the scoring with his 10th Serie A goal of the season While the Coppa Italia final against Bologna may appear to be Milan’s only major objective left this season—given the gap separating them from the European spots—Pulisic emphasised that maintaining momentum going into that clash is ‘important’ VENICE, ITALY – APRIL 27: Christian Pulisic of Milan celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Youssouf Fofana during the Serie A match between Venezia and AC Milan at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on April 27 “Today it’s important to keep the momentum going,” Pulisic told DAZN before the game we haven’t conceded many goals — we need to keep it that way.” epa11966731 AC Milan’s midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Como at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan Coach Sergio Conceiçao made the surprise decision to leave Rafael Leao out of the starting lineup at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris opting instead for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in his place Related NewsFofana forced off in first half vs Genoa, but Milan optimistic ahead of Coppa Italia final Player ratings: Genoa 1-2 Milan – Leao proves Conceicao wrong, timid Pavlovic Serie A | Genoa 1-2 Milan – Leao impact for another Rossoneri comeback Why Leao is not included in Milan starting line-up against Genoa The 17-year-old La Masia graduate has 14 goals and 24 assists in 48 appearances this season Inter knocked off formidable Bayern Munich Eight of the Nerazzurri’s starters from the 2023 semifinal team are still in tow Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez form a strong attacking punch though Thuram is still making his way back from an adductor injury The second leg of this starry matchup is scheduled for Tuesday Barcelona last reached the Champions League final in 2015 Inter fell to Manchester City in the 2023 final a 1-0 stinger settled by Rodri’s lone goal The winner of this stage takes on either Arsenal or PSG — the Parisians took Tuesday’s first leg (Photo of Lamine Yamal: Fran Santiago / Getty Images) Steven Louis Goldstein is a Staff Writer for The Athletic He lives in Los Angeles and graduated from Northwestern University Inter have two major injury doubts ahead of the huge Champions League tie Sport | Football Inter Milan are hopeful Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard will be fit for Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final second leg showdown with Barcelona Inter were without both players at the weekend as they secured an important 1-0 win over Verona to avoid dropping more points in the Serie A title race Martinez missed the game with a hamstring issue sustained in the first leg against Barcelona last week The club captain was forced off at half-time in Spain and is facing a race against the clock to prove his fitness Pavard has not featured for Inter since limping off after just 15 minutes of a recent home loss to Roma The good news is the Frenchman has taken part in a training session ahead of the crucial semi-final decider Inter boss Simeone Inzaghi said: "We'll decide tomorrow with the staff and the players Lautaro hasn't trained since the Barcelona match Mehdi Taremi is on standby to partner Marcus Thuram - who was rested completely at the weekend - if Martinez is unable to return whilst Yann Bisseck can continue to fill in for Pavard as the right-sided central defender Hakan Calhanoglu is available after serving a domestic suspension and Nicolo Barella are all set to return to the starting XI after being left on the bench against Verona Royal family leads VE Day commemorations from Buckingham Palace balcony Meet the entrepreneur turning plastic waste into something wonderful There is a decision to make at left-wing back between Federico Dimarco and Carlos Augusto in an attempt to contain the in-form Lamine Yamal Inzaghi has said it is “impossible” to stop the wonderkid from getting on the ball but admits the instruction will be to double up on the winger "We have to try not to let him get the ball but it's impossible,” Inzaghi said in the pre-match press conference he's a tremendous talent; he's truly dangerous and everyone gives him the ball I was impressed by his quick thinking; he always knows what play to make." Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints It took Inter Milan less than a minute to open the scoring with the visitors quickly exploiting the back of Barça's defense Denzel Dumfries returned from injury and sent in a cross that Marcus Thuram beautifully flicked with his back heel into the back of the net to put Inter in front Barcelona looked to respond but couldn't find a way to cut open Inter's low block Dumfries got on the end of a rebound and scored from short distance with an acrobatic finish to give the Italian side a two-goal lead When the game—and arguably the semifinals—looked lost for the Catalans, Lamine Yamal appeared. The 17-year-old crowned his 100th appearance for Barcelona with a dazzling solo goal dribbling past defenders and firing a shot to the far post that put Barça within one in the 24th minute The hosts began overwhelming Inter until Pedri found Raphinha inside the box as the Brazilian headed the ball back to a charging Ferran Torres for the equalizer before halftime Dumfries continued his stellar performance and once again scored from a corner kick to restore Inter Milan's lead in the 64th minute Barça responded from a corner kick of their own playing a low pass to Raphinha who fired a rocket from distance that hit the post and then rebounded off Yann Sommer into the back of the net Despite both teams having chances during the final half-hour of the match leaving it all to play for in the second leg at San Siro to determine who will advance to the Champions League final SUB: Andreas Christensen (83' for Cubarsí) ROBERTO CASILLASRoberto Casillas is a Sports Illustrated Soccer freelance writer covering Liga MX, the Mexican National Team & Latin American players in Europe. 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Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Home » Gallery » Other » Milan: Nirmala Sitharaman meets Italy’s Finance Minister at ADB Annual Meeting #Gallery This page will update live with the latest relevant news Good evening and welcome to the Football Italia Liveblog for coverage of Monday night’s Serie A clash between Genoa and Milan Neither side are able to improve on their current league positions with Genoa sat in 13th and the Rossoneri in ninth The headline news is that there is no Rafael Leao for the travelling Rossoneri He is replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek in one of the attacking roles behind Luka Jovic Conceicao: Milan ‘are not just working on a system’, provides Fofana update He made an effort to be able to train during the week “We started in one way and finished in another Sometimes us coaches can give a little bit more We’re happy when the players succeed and win.” Leao opens up about Milan internal talks about last ‘crucial’ games “That those who did not play still have to work tomorrow Talking to DAZN after full-time: “I think today was a demonstration that we have a strong and united group where those who came on during the game gave us something extra “We changed in terms of position and put Joao with Santi up front and we opened up the attack a bit more This is a demonstration of the skill of the players Talking to DAZN after full-time: “We spoke to each other these last few games are essential for us to score more points We’re more compact with the new formation and I’m happy “Today we showed that everyone can make a difference whether it’s as a starter of starting from the bench but let’s think about the league match against Bologna first.” Player ratings: Genoa 1-2 Milan – Leao proves Conceicao wrong, timid Pavlovic Serie A | Genoa 1-2 Milan – Leao impact for another Rossoneri comeback Leao and an own goal from Genoa captain Frendrup for yet another Milan comeback in Serie A Both teams still hold the positions they had at the beginning of the night: The Rossoneri in ninth Genoa with a pair of late corners to find an equaliser in the dying moments of injury time Joao Felix with a nice bit of skill to break forwards tries another bit of skill and overruns it before he is able to get his shot off Leao goes into the book and is now suspended for Friday’s match against Bologna Reijnders’s cut-back was about to fall perfectly for Joao Felix but Frendrup felt he needed to do something and ended up putting it into the back of his own net Santiago Gimenez races forwards and latches onto a ball over the top on the right byline who finds the back of the net via a Norton-Cuffy deflection His first touch of the game and his first goal in any competition all season He sides foots into the far corner on the volley after a ball in from the left flank from Aaron Martin Frendrup looks to bend one in to the far post from 12 yards out He’s slightly off balance as he pulls the trigger and can’t quite get it on target Theo and Pulisic are stood over a Milan free-kick from 35 yards out Reijnders now down receiving treatment on the pitch Masini slowly gets back on his feet and is taken to the sideline He’s bleeding from a cut just to the side of his mouth Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a35d0cb481f6d160b379ea5c28c8a363" );document.getElementById("i09170fc1b").setAttribute( "id" fixtures and results for the latest from Serie A © Copyright 2025 Rocket Sports Network Ltd Flick has received a massive fitness boost ahead of the Champions League semi-final showdown Barcelona have Robert Lewandowski back for Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan A hamstring injury sustained in the 4-3 win over Celta Vigo has seen Barca’s top scorer miss the last four games across all competitions - including last week’s thrilling 3-3 first leg draw Lewandowski trained with the squad on Sunday and after being given the all-clear to return to action he was included in the 23-man squad that travelled to Milan on Monday for the huge game That said, the experienced striker will have to settle for a place on the bench as Barcelona boss Hansi Flick also has one eye on Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid which is a fixture that could be a LaLiga title decider "We've spoke yesterday and everything is going the right way and (Lewandowski) is good,” Flick said at the pre-match press conference Wojciech Szczesny will start in goal as Marc-Andre ter Stegen has not been named in the squad despite making his return to action in the 2-1 win over Real Valladolid at the weekend In front of Szczesny won’t be Barcelona’s first-choice full-backs as Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde miss out through injury This means Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin are likely to deputise at right-back and left-back respectively Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are expected to start after playing a half each at the weekend whilst Dani Olmo is set to reclaim the number 10 role despite Fermin Lopez scoring the winner against Valladolid Explore iconic Manchester United kits every football fan loves Inter Milan XI vs Barcelona: Martinez injury and confirmed team news How Give Your Best aims to solve clothing poverty in the UK In attack, Raphinha and the in-form Lamine Yamal are set to start to start on the flanks with Ferran Torres leading the line once again as he looks to repeat his heroics from the Copa del Rey final second leg Winners will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in the Champions League final on May 31 Inter Milan and Barcelona renew hostilities in the second leg of their huge Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night The tie is finely poised following an instant Champions League classic in Spain last week as the two sides shared six goals in a thrilling 3-3 draw Inter led twice in the first leg including racing into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 25 minutes they were pegged back on each occasions and know they must win on home soil to reach a second European final in three seasons Barcelona, meanwhile, are still on track to complete a treble. With the Copa del Rey trophy already secured this is an important week for Hansi Flick’s side as a likely LaLiga title decider against Real Madrid follows their trip to Italy Both teams warmed up for the semi-final decider with one-goal victories at the weekend and all signs are pointing towards another fascinating showdown between two heavyweights of European football Inter Milan vs Barcelona is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday the game will be televised live on Amazon Prime Video Coverage starts at 7pm BST ahead of a 8pm kick-off PSG handed major boost as injured star returns ahead of Arsenal clash Wenger makes 'mental problem' claim ahead of Arsenal showdown with PSG Chelsea clicking back into gear as Palmer factor raises top-five hopes Live stream: Amazon Prime subscribers can also catch the action live online via the Amazon Prime Video website Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog Inter are set to be boosted by the return of captain Lautaro Martinez The Argentine striker suffered a knock in the first leg which forced him off at half-time and caused him to miss the 1-0 win over Verona at the weekend Benjamin Pavard is also in contention to return though manager Simone Inzaghi has said he will make a late decision on the pair’s involvement Robert Lewandowski has travelled with the Barcelona squad to Italy after recovering from the hamstring injury that has seen him sit out the last four games across all competitions Alejandro Balde has not recovered from his injury in time and will play no part in Milan along with Jules Kounde and Marc-Andre ter Stegen Whilst last week’s fixture was one that all the neutrals will have enjoyed the decider could be a lot more cagey as the stakes are even higher of following up an high-scoring first leg with a low-scoring second leg Not having their first-choice full-backs is a massive blow for the Catalan giants. However, they just have too much firepower and with Lamine Yamal in the form he is in it’s hard to look past the visitors securing the win to reach the Champions League final On the one occasion the two teams have met in a Champions League semi-final Inter progressed 3-2 on aggregate thanks to an heroic defensive performance in the second leg at the Camp Nou That fixture is arguably best remembered for Jose Mourinho running on the pitch at the full-time whistle with one finger in the air Barcelona (1:09)Gab Marcotti praises Inter Milan's "brave" performance away at Barcelona in their UCL semifinal first leg game vs BARCELONA, Spain -- Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries returned and so did the goals for Inter Milan Dumfries scored two and set up the opener for Thuram as Inter drew 3-3 at Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday it was a difficult period for me because of the injury but now I'm back," Dumfries told broadcaster Amazon Prime Inter had lost their previous three matches without scoring a goal -- the first time that had happened in more than 13 years. That run had seen it surrender their Serie A lead and exit the Italian Cup Thuram had missed those three matches with a left thigh injury Dumfries had been sidelined for even longer missing eight matches with a hamstring problem before returning as a late substitute last weekend The duo immediately showed Inter what it had been missing as Thuram back-heeled in a cross by Dumfries to stun Barcelona just seconds after kickoff Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries inspired Inter Milan to a thrilling draw with Barcelona. Giuseppe Bellini/Getty ImagesIt was Thuram's 18th goal of the season for Inter Dumfries then doubled Inter's lead in the 21st minute with a bicycle kick He became the first Dutch player to both score and assist in a Champions League semifinal since Wesley Sneijder -- coincidentally also for Inter against Barcelona Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres hauled the hosts level shortly before halftime but Dumfries notched his second in the 64th heading home a corner kick to put Inter back ahead However, Barcelona were quickly back level when Raphinha's blistering shot from outside the top of the box struck the crossbar and ricocheted in off the back of Yann Sommer going down as an own goal by the Inter goalkeeper "I think after three straight defeats we saw the real Inter "Obviously we wanted to win but I think it was a good game and everything's still open The second leg will be next week in Milan. The winner will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in Munich on May 31 PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 in London on Tuesday in their first match Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona scores during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey final soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja stadium in Seville celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s fourth goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona Barcelona’s Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona Barcelona’s goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny clears the ball in front of Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona and Inter Milan’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan fight for the ball during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona is challenged by Inter Milan’s Carlos Augusto and Inter Milan’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona Inter Milan players celebrate after a goal during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona and Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo fight for the ball during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal’s curler that went in off the post after the teenager’s great dribble Raphinha’s missile that hit the bar and the goalkeeper before finding the net And don’t forget Denzel Dumfries’ bicycle kick before he scored again with a powerful header You have your pick of great goals from Barcelona and Inter Milan’s thrilling 3-3 draw to start their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday setting up a must-see sequel next week in Milan Opta Stats said it was joint-highest highest score for a draw in a Champions League semifinals since Bayern Munich and Dynamo Kiev finished with the same score in April 1999 What was supposed to be a contrast of styles between the top-scoring Barcelona and the stingiest defense in the competition turned into a shootout “We saw a fantastic match and we knew that semifinals are difficult We could even have won,” Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said “Our fans know that we’ve been giving our utmost in difficult times and we know that Tuesday will be a ‘final.’” Except for Inter’s start and strength in set pieces Barcelona imposed its game and had 66% possession and created 10 shots on goal to Inter’s three according to UEFA’s stats — but had to settle for a draw Dumfries then put Inter into what appeared to be a comfortable lead when he scored his first of two goals with a bicycle kick after a corner kick was headed onto him in the 21st Yamal sparked Barcelona into action in the 24th when he dribbled past two defenders and sliced a shot in off the far post He went close to an equalizer moments later after gliding down the endline and firing a shot with just a sliver off an angle off the crossbar in the big matches you can see his quality and he showed it today,” Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said about his forward “I knew that this was a semifinal between great clubs and I knew that the huge experience they have was being demonstrated His goal to make it 2-1 was so important.” Ferran Torres rammed in a headed pass by Raphinha to equalize for Barcelona in the 38th Raphinha needed two minutes to pull Barcelona level again when his blistering shot from outside the top of the box struck the crossbar ricocheted off the back of goalkeeper Yann Sommer and found the net we had the obligation to win,” Raphinha said “But the result is not that bad and we will prepare for the second game so we come out on top.” Barcelona is trying to reach its first final since 2015 the Spanish club is also trying to repeat the treble of major trophies it won a decade ago Inter is aiming for its second final in three years after losing to Manchester City in the trophy match in 2023 The last time three-time winner Inter lifted the European Cup it beat Barcelona at the same stage in 2010 Barcelona are set to travel to Italy as they gear up for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie tomorrow manager Hansi Flick has announced the squad list of players who will be available at his disposal for selection The big news is that superstar striker Robert Lewandowski makes a return having recovered from his injury that had kept him out of action for a couple of weeks it is unlikely that he will be named in the starting XI against the Nerazzurri with Ferran Torres expected to be the starting No Alejandro Balde has not recovered in time and is left out from the trip to Italy is still not ready for a comeback and as such is not part of the squad while Marc Bernal is also unavailable who were named in the squad for the weekend game against Real Valladolid Sign InJoinSerie A Liveblog: Genoa vs Theo Hernandez’s corner is brought down by Jovic who tees it off for Reijnders on the edge of the area but the Dutchman is off target and Genoa have a goal kick Vasquez steps in to stop Pulisic on the break Frendrup with the first shot of the second half but he drags well wide of Maignan’s net from 25 yards out Conceicao deep in conversation with Reijnders and Loftus-Cheek in the tunnel before the start of the second half Alessandro Zanoli getting ready to come on for Genoa at the interval Maignan and Leali both had big saves to make in the first half Koni De Winter strong right on the edge of the area to outmuscle Theo Hernandez Milan still had numbers forward from the corner but the onrushing Leali stopped him at point-blank range this time it doesn’t make it further than five yards away from the corner flag who slips on the byline and gives Milan a corner The corner falls for Sabelli on the edge of the area but his shot is comfortable for Maignan to claim Junior Messias wins a Genoa corner after his shot is deflected by Pavlovic in the area Space opens up for Theo Hernandez to drive down the centre of the pitch and he fires a shot at Leali from 25 yards out Frendrup hauls down Jimenez on the half-way line The Spaniard angered by the lack of booking Frendrup lines up a shot on Maignan’s goal but completely shanks it and sends it miles over A delay before the corner for Sabelli to receive treatment – He was wiped out by a teammate in the build-up Pulisic’s corner causes sevral bodies to hit the deck but no fouls given and Genoa hook it clear Loftus-Cheek into the midfield with Reijnders Leao to his usual position out on the left Thorsby penalised for a strong challenge on Jimenez just past the half-way line looks like Leao will be introduced earlier than expected Fofana is down receiving treatment in the centre-circle Related News🤯8 Siege in Folge! FC OneFootball ist on fire Hecking: Hofmann auf dem Weg der Besserung 🧬DNA siegt souverän: Der Tabellenerste marschiert in Richtung Berlin Argentinien wieder in Trauer: Weltmeister Galván gestorben Die Wunschelf von Real Madrid 2025/26 unter Xabi Alonso Sign InJoinMilan to Scout Brentford-Linked Genoa Midfielder | OneFootballThe Cult of Calcio Milan will take a close look at Morten Frendrup during Monday’s game. The Rossoneri have been keen in the past already, but Genoa always shut the door at his departure According to Calciomercato, Brentford have been working on such a deal for a while They are in pole position and ready to seal the deal provided no big team upsets their apple cart The player might prefer the Rossoneri when push comes to shove Milan plot to bolster their midfield and find a deputy for Youssouf Fofana but the youngster hasn’t been too convincing so far The Rossoneri are interested but haven’t yet decided whether they’ll indeed go after the Dane. With an offer already in their pocket, Genoa ask for no less than €20M He has starred in 123 games with the Rossoblù since transferring from Brondby in January 2022 This type of thing is where not having sorted out their management hurts. Any target and pursuit is moot until they do. The uncertainty about their bench also slows down their transfer market plans. He’s likely to leave in the summer, as Genoa don’t have other assets to foot their summer unless their new owner completely shifts their MO allowing them to keep all their core players The Rossoneri don’t need too much depth without the Champions League and already made a decent investment in the position in January Related NewsBrentford leading race for Genoa’s Morten Frendrup Report: Liverpool rival Euro giants for transfer of midfield “game-changer” The stakes have not been higher for Barcelona in a long time now as they are heading into Tuesday night’s clash in Milan the Catalans are 90 minutes away from sealing a place in the final of the UEFA Champions League and redemption seems to be just around the corner so are Inter Milan and the Italians will have the home advantage in the all-important second leg What’s more, is that they will have both Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard fit while Barcelona will once again be without Alejandro Balde Several factors will influence the result tomorrow night but Barcelona have control over the most important one – the football played on the field There is no denying that the Catalans are the better team heading into the game and they will hope it is enough to get over the line and seal a place in the elusive UCL finale Barça Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Inter Milan vs Barcelona Barcelona’s situation on the full-back front is far from ideal heading into the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan tomorrow night Alejandro Balde missed the first leg through an injury and was always expected to make it back in time to face the Italian giants for the reverse fixture has not quite gone to plan and the youngster is still a few days away from returning to complete fitness Barcelona will thus be without their star left-back once more Jules Kounde left the field injured in the first leg with a niggle and is also unavailable for the reverse leg leaving Barcelona without both of their top full-backs ahead of the game It is a massive blow to Barcelona’s attacking chances against Inter and covering the gaping holes will be a massive task for Hansi Flick Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin may start at right and left-back respectively but it is safe to say that the situation is far from ideal ahead of the most important game of the season The one metric that matches Barcelona and the Nerrazzuri after the first 90 minutes at Montjuic is the scoreline does not do justice to the game that unfolded adequately for there was a stark difference between Barcelona and Inter Milan in terms of the quality and quantity of chances created Flick’s men were superior with their chance creation and created significantly higher xG on the night buried every chance that came their way and scored low-probability goals against all odds they earned the ticket back home with a favourable draw to take back with them At the semifinal level of the UEFA Champions League will undoubtedly open up the hosts’ backline on occasions tomorrow but all that will matter will be their clinical finishing taking their chances will hold the key to the victory that Barcelona last took to the field in the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League they walked in with their heads held high defending a 3-0 lead and took to the field at Anfield for a night that would go down in history as one of their greatest embarrassments There are several parallels between that season and the current one for Barcelona right from the team once again being at the cusp of a treble to them staring a place in the final in the eye the Catalans must look to avenge the defeat they suffered years ago in this stage of the competition for a place in the final of the UCL is only a whisker away The team now is starkly different to the one that started at Anfield Barcelona are no longer the fragile wreck that they were at the time A win tomorrow will be a statement that Barcelona have extinguished the ghosts of the past They will be wearing a very similar jersey colour to the one they lost to Liverpool but the goal will be to celebrate after the 90 minutes at San Siro and rewrite history Milan ruined Inter's bid for a treble and advanced to the Coppa Italia final with a 3-0 derby win on Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic It was Milan's third win over Inter this season having also beaten the Nerazzurri in the Italian Super Cup final in January And if Milan can win another trophy, coach Sérgio Conceição might have a chance at keeping his job -- despite the seven-time European champions sitting ninth in Serie A and likely to miss out on a spot in continental play for next season Milan advanced on 4-1 aggregate following a 1-1 first leg As you know we are not that good in Serie A "And we showed it and we are going to Rome." Bologna take a 3-0 lead over Empoli into the second leg of the other semifinal on Thursday Inter started well and Federico Dimarco nearly found the net midway through the first half with a stunning effort that crashed off the bar following a quick free kick Ten minutes later, Inter captain Lautaro Martínez latched onto a knock-down in the box but blazed his effort high into the stands Milan struck with their first real chance nine minutes before the break, as Álex Jiménez whipped in a cross for Jovic to nod home The Serbian sent half of San Siro into raptures just four minutes after the restart doubling Milan's lead after a corner found its way to the far post The humiliation of Inter was complete five minutes before stoppage time when Tijjani Reijnders was played free inside the box and easily slotted Milan's third from an acute angle "We have difficulties in the league but we know this is the fastest way to reach [Europe] And if we play like we did today we can win this trophy." It was Inter's second consecutive loss after the Serie A leaders fell 1-0 at Bologna on Sunday. Inter will play Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals Information from The Associated Press and Reuters was used in this report AC Milan haven't achieved much this season -- except when playing city rivals Inter Milan Milan ruined Inter's bid for a treble and advanced to the Coppa Italia final with a 3-0 derby win on Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic And if Milan can win another trophy, coach Sérgio Conceição might have a chance at keeping his job -- despite the seven-time European champions sitting ninth in Serie A and likely to miss out on a spot in continental play for next season We had to show the character,\" Jovic said \"And we showed it and we are going to Rome.\" Bologna take a 3-0 lead over Empoli into the second leg of the other semifinal on Thursday Inter started well and Federico Dimarco nearly found the net midway through the first half with a stunning effort that crashed off the bar following a quick free kick Ten minutes later, Inter captain Lautaro Martínez latched onto a knock-down in the box but blazed his effort high into the stands Milan struck with their first real chance nine minutes before the break, as Álex Jiménez whipped in a cross for Jovic to nod home The humiliation of Inter was complete five minutes before stoppage time when Tijjani Reijnders was played free inside the box and easily slotted Milan's third from an acute angle \"We have a lot of belief,\" Reijnders said \"We have difficulties in the league but we know this is the fastest way to reach [Europe] And if we play like we did today we can win this trophy.\" It was Inter's second consecutive loss after the Serie A leaders fell 1-0 at Bologna on Sunday. Inter will play Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals Genoa vs Milan: AC Milan are heading to Genoa for a big Serie A clash this Monday Whether you’re tuning in for Christian Pulisic or just catching some quality Italian football — here’s how to watch it all live You’ve got a few solid options to catch the full match: Paramount+ and Fubo are your go-to platforms for live Serie A action in the U.S AC Milan come into Matchday 35 still chasing a European spot Every game counts now—and that includes this one Christian Pulisic has been one of Milan’s most consistent players all season star continues to be a bright spot in Milan’s attack leading a front line that includes Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham That makes them a bit unpredictable—and dangerous They’ve held Milan to two draws in their last two meetings This is the kind of late-season match that can turn a season around—or put it to rest it’s a great excuse to stream a high-stakes match with some serious talent on the field Barça will have their top scorer for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Internazionale in Milan. Robert Lewandowski returns after a four game absence due to injury and is included in the squad for the vital game with a place in the final at stake in Munich on 31 May The Polish striker was injured in a game against Celta on 19 April but after two weeks working on his recovery and training with the squad on Sunday he has been give the all clear to return to action Hansi Flick can now count on a Lewndowski who has scored 40 goals this season for the blaugranes The game on Wednesday in the Giuseppe Meazza stadium comes after the 3-3 draw in the first at the Estadi Olímpic last week to the Polish striker's presence is a huge boost for a game that Barça have to win The full 23 man list is as follows:  Cubarsí Barcelona get set to play perhaps their most important match of the season so far when they take on Inter Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals The Blaugrana played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg at home pulling off a fine comeback after having gone two goals behind early in the game Barcelona are hoping to make it to the finals of the competition for the first time in a decade but it will be anything but easy against a tough Inter side in their home Barça head coach Hansi Flick spoke to the media in his pre-match press conference shedding light on the team’s preparation for the huge encounter “Should I put more pressure on the players nobody knew at the start of the season how we would be now,” said Flick discussing the atmosphere in the dressing room “We want to enjoy ourselves and at the moment that’s the way it is I’m sure that’s what Olmo means by ‘fiesta,’“ he added Denzel Dumfries was the biggest threat for Barcelona in the first leg scoring two goals and posing a threat from the right flank as well as in set-piece situations On how the Catalans plan to deal with him tomorrow we have to defend much better and there might be some changes On any particular player from Inter Milan that he sees as a major threat he added: “I don’t focus on any specific player they are very effective and very experienced,” he further stated Robert Lewandowski earned his medical clearance earlier today and has been named in the Barcelona squad for the trip to Milan Providing an update on the veteran striker’s condition “Lewandowski is feeling good and can be available on the bench if we need him.” On the performances of Lamine Yamal the 60-year-old tactician added: “I’ve been here for eight months now I want the players to be at the highest level.” When asked if not having enough experienced players in the squad could be a problem for the semi-final every player improves when they play this type of match you have to enjoy the semi-final and show your teammates how good you are Discussing the absence of key defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde and how Barcelona can make up for it the absences of Kounde and Balde are important On if he had any motivational messages or videos for players leading up to the game I think we are playing very well and we have to show it.” Talking about the match and how the managers can impact it from the touchline “Football is very complex and you have to take many factors into account I hope we make better changes than Inter can make They have fantastic players up front and we will also have to stop their build-up phase The players have to show how good they are Barcelona were particularly vulnerable while defending corners in the first leg And whether one of the strategies to avoid such a situation was to ensure they do not concede corners we have talked about it and the players know what they have to do.” Source: Mundo Deportivo Geoffrey Moncada (AC Milan via Getty Images) Geoffrey Moncada, AC Milan's technical area director, spoke to DAZN ahead of the match against Genoa It’s a good match to prepare for the final it’s important to win because it always gives confidence." "Last year it was an incredible match with Olivier in goal we know what we have to change and do better for the future." he works a lot every day at Milanello with his staff The Coppa Italia has nothing to do with it On Friday we play a tough match at San Siro against Bologna and it’s important to see him play a match." Paramount+ is the place to watch the Champions League this season A subscription also gives you access to other sports content You can now get a free 7-day trial when you sign up for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Barcelona or make any other soccer predictions you must see what soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe posting a 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) record on SportsLine article picks Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Inter Milan vs. Barcelona, and he has locked in three CONFIDENT best bets while offering a full breakdown of this Champions League clash! 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Join SportsLine now to see Jon Eimer's picks for Barcelona vs. Inter Milan, all from the insider who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe! prediction: Soccer expert reveals best bets for Monday's Premier League match expert prediction: UEFA Champions League picks The visitors, fresh from their advance to the Coppa Italia final after a 3-0 semifinal second leg win over neighbours Inter Milan on Wednesday scored early and finished off a brave Venezia with another goal on the stroke of full-time Milan remain ninth in the standings on 54 points, while Venezia are second from bottom on 25 points, one point off 17th-placed Lecce who are just outside the relegation zone before facing Atalanta later on Sunday preceded by a minute's silence in honour of Pope Francis who died on Monday had Milan take the lead in the fifth minute after Venezia played a poor ball out from the back Youssouf Fofana rolled a pass into the path of Pulisic in the box, who controlled perfectly with his first touch before firing past goalkeeper Andrei Radu to net his 10th league goal of the season in desperate need of points to avoid an immediate return to Serie B regained their composure and dominated the rest of the opening half Venezia thought they had found a deserved equaliser when Yeboah smashed home from inside the area but the goal was disallowed for an offside in the build-up Pulisic had the ball in the net again before halftime but was well offside and Milan took their narrow lead into the break Venezia continued where they left off with an early chance but Caviglia hit his first time effort wide of the mark Tammy Abraham, a late Milan call-up after Luka Jovic suffered a back injury in the warm-up fired over shortly before being replaced by Gimenez Zerbin had a late chance to rescue a point but his shot from the edge of the area flashed wide and deep into stoppage time, Tijjani Reijnders' long ball found Gimenez in the area and the substitute coolly chipped the keeper to wrap up the win The visitors, fresh from their advance to the Coppa Italia final after a 3-0 semifinal second leg win over neighbours Inter Milan on Wednesday Milan remain ninth in the standings on 54 points, while Venezia are second from bottom on 25 points, one point off 17th-placed Lecce who are just outside the relegation zone before facing Atalanta later on Sunday Youssouf Fofana rolled a pass into the path of Pulisic in the box, who controlled perfectly with his first touch before firing past goalkeeper Andrei Radu to net his 10th league goal of the season Tammy Abraham, a late Milan call-up after Luka Jovic suffered a back injury in the warm-up Zerbin had a late chance to rescue a point but his shot from the edge of the area flashed wide and deep into stoppage time, Tijjani Reijnders' long ball found Gimenez in the area and the substitute coolly chipped the keeper to wrap up the win We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Milan created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Milan passed away in his hometown of Colum.. © 2025 Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home Made with love by funeralOne "a hybrid between a fair and a collective exhibition." 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Sign In Please enter your email and we will send an email to reset your password Sign InJoinFofana forced off in first half vs Genoa but Milan optimistic ahead of Coppa Italia final | OneFootballFootball Italia Youssouf Fofana was forced off less than 30 minutes into Milan’s Serie A clash against Genoa, but his injury is not expected to be serious and should not jeopardise his availability for next week’s Coppa Italia final against Bologna considered one of Sergio Conceiçao’s irreplaceable players started the match at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris but went down shortly after the 20th minute TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus runs with the ball under pressure from Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on January 18 The extent of the issue was initially unclear with Fofana appearing to feel discomfort following a clash of feet with Junior Messias Although he attempted to continue, it quickly became evident he was struggling to run properly, prompting Conceição to replace him with Rafael Leao, who was surprisingly left out of the starting XI UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11 (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Fofana did not appear overly concerned after leaving the pitch He remained on the bench with the rest of the substitutes and was later seen applying an ice pack to the sole of his foot Related NewsPulisic: Milan need to ‘keep momentum going’ against Genoa ahead of Coppa Italia final The fitness of Lautaro Martinez has been the biggest question mark for Inter Milan heading into their all-important Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday Following a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the semi-finals both teams are desperate to secure a win at San Siro tomorrow Inter suffered a massive blow when it was revealed that their star striker Lautaro had picked up a fresh injury there were countless reports ruling the Argentine out of the second-leg clash at San Siro However, Inter Milan appear to be growing optimistic about Lautaro’s fitness with each passing day is determined to return to full fitness ahead of the tie Now, in the latest indicator of Lautaro’s fitness, journalist Alvaro von Richetti now claims that the Argentine was seen in Simone Inzaghi’s training regime before the Barcelona clash Martinez was seen operating alongside Marcus Thuram in Inzaghi’s training drill whereas Yan Bisseck continued in place of Benjamin Pavard who is said to have recovered from his physical issue as well This indicates that Martinez might be fit enough to conduct group training sessions and could get the clearance to play against Barcelona tomorrow Even if the former Racing Club prodigy fails to start his mere presence in the Inter Milan squad could serve as a real threat to the Catalans With 21 goals in all competitions this season coupled with his connection with Thuram upfront could spell trouble for the Barça backline With merely 24 hours left before the big clash Barcelona will be keeping a close eye on Martinez’s fitness