Wed Apr 30 09:14:09 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona and Inter Milan Clash in Champions League Semifinal Showdown

**Barcelona, Spain** – European football giants Barcelona and Inter Milan face off in the first leg of their highly anticipated UEFA Champions League semifinal clash at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona on Wednesday at 9pm (19:00 GMT). The match pits two of the continent’s most decorated clubs against each other, with eight Champions League titles between them.

Barcelona, boasting an impressive record of only one defeat in 2025, will look to capitalize on home advantage against an Inter Milan side who overcame Bayern Munich in a thrilling quarter-final. Inter’s progress, however, comes with a cost, as key defender Benjamin Pavard will miss the game due to injury. His absence is partially offset by the return of striker Marcus Thuram from injury, who is expected to start.

Barcelona will also be without star striker Robert Lewandowski, who is recovering from a leg injury. Ferran Torres is set to lead the line for the Catalans, as he did in their recent Copa del Rey final victory over Real Madrid. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will start in goal for Barcelona despite the return of Marc-Andre ter Stegen from injury.

The two teams last met in a 3-3 draw in October 2022. Their history stretches back to 12 previous encounters, with Barcelona’s most recent win coming in 2015 and Inter Milan’s in 2010.

The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31st. The second leg takes place at Inter’s San Siro stadium next Tuesday, May 6th. Fans can follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream for all the action.

**Possible Starting XIs:**

**Barcelona:** Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

**Inter Milan:** Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Augusto; Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram

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