Wed Apr 30 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona and Inter Milan Clash in High-Stakes Champions League Semi-Final
**Barcelona, Spain** – The Camp Nou will host a thrilling clash tonight as FC Barcelona and Inter Milan face off in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. The match marks a return to the latter stages of the competition for Barcelona, who haven’t reached the semi-finals since 2019. Under manager Hansi Flick, the Catalan giants have rediscovered their form, with a blend of youth and experience led by Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha spearheading their attack.
While Barcelona convincingly dispatched Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals, Flick remains cautious, stating that the team is “still far from the final.” The two sides have a history, with 12 previous Champions League encounters resulting in a 6-4-2 advantage for Barcelona. However, Inter’s 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona in the 2009/10 semi-finals looms large.
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter boast a strong defense, having conceded only five goals in the entire Champions League campaign, contrasting with their 19 goals scored – fewer than Barcelona’s 37. Their offensive threat comes from Lautaro Martínez, who has scored in his last five Champions League matches and recently surpassed 20 goals with the club in the competition. Martínez acknowledges the challenge, describing the tie as “important against a great rival.”
A victory for Barcelona in the first leg is crucial, given Inter’s impressive home record. The Italian side are unbeaten in their last 15 Champions League home matches (12 wins, 3 draws), making this Wednesday’s game a pivotal encounter for Flick’s team, who are aiming to reach their first final since their 2015 triumph. Kick-off is scheduled for 9 PM CET.
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