The Inter confronts Barcelona, a shock of titans – DW – 30/04/2025

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FC Barcelona finds the last square in the Champions League for the first time since 2019. And to arrive at this stage of the competition, the Blaugranas have indeed eliminated Borussia Dortmund in the quarter -finals and Benfica Lisbon in eighth.

FC Barcelona is also the team that has scored the most in this 37 -goal Champions League campaign. The podium is completed by Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich who scored 31 goals.

Inter coach, Simone Inzaghi, expects a Catalan team that will be difficult to face:

The trainer of Inter Milan Simone Inzaghi gives instructions to his players during the serial match A against Roma in San Siro in October 2022.Image : Luca Bruno/AP/picture alliance

“We are also revisited to play this match against FC Barcelona, probably the best team in the world currently. The most offensive. On this subject, we must especially sacrifice ourselves. Be technically performing“Explained the Italian coach.

Inter, the best defense

Inter for its part eliminated Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals. Unhappy finalist at the penultimate edition of the Champions League, the Italian club is capable of causing difficulties at FC Barcelona.

THE Nerrazurri have indeed conceded only five goals in the 12 games already played in this competition, including three goals during the double confrontation of quarterfinals against Bayern Munich.