After a spectacular first leg which ended on a parity score (3-3), Inter Milan and FC Barcelona meet for the second round on Tuesday in Giuseppe Meazza (9 p.m.). Simone Inzaghi aligned the same starting eleven as six days ago, Hansi Flick must deal with the absence of Jules Koundé.
The first leg last Wednesday had given rise to a completely crazy meeting which ended in a draw (3-3). This Tuesday, Inter Milan and FC Barcelona meet for the return match in Giuseppe Meazza, where more than 75,000 Nerazzurri supporters are expected. With only one goal: to get their place in the final on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
In addition to evolving at home, Milanese can count on Lautaro Martinez. Excellent news for Simone Inzaghi who was not sure to be able to align her captain, author of 8 goals in 12 games in the competition this season. The Argentinian, who came out touched in the left thigh last Wednesday in Catalonia, had taken part in collective training on Monday and will start the meeting well.
-The inter -artist coach will however have to do without Benjamin Pavard, injured in the left ankle. The French defender was tested this Monday, but his pains quickly returned. He is replaced by the German Yann Aurel Bisseck, as in the first leg.
Eric Garcia to replace Koundé
On the Barça side, as announced by Hansi Flick, Wojciech Szczesny resumed his place in the cages, despite the return of Marc-André Ter Stegen on Saturday during the championship match against Valladolid. Blaugrana star scorer, Robert Lewandowski will start on the bench, while Ferran holds in a number 9 position.
In the absence of his Pillar Jules Koundé, released on injury in the first leg and who will be present to encourage his teammates despite his package, the German technician has chosen to align Eric Garcia while Gerard Martin is him again. The two Barcelona will have the main challenge of containing the dangerous Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco on the wings.
- The Inter COMPO: Sommer – Burkec, Averbi Hars, Calanain, Mkhitanese Marco – Martinez, Thuram
- The Barça composition: Szczesny – Garcia, Cubersi, Martinez, Martin – De Jong, Pedri, Olmo – Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha
