After a breathtaking 3-3 draw in the first leg that featured six goals, tactical masterstrokes, and moments of individual brilliance, Inter and Barcelona prepare to settle their Champions League semifinal at the San Siro on Tuesday night. With a place in the Munich final at stake, both sides arrive knowing that a single moment could separate European glory from bitter disappointment.
The first leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys swung dramatically between the two sides. Inter stunned Barcelona with an early goal from Marcus Thuram after just 30 seconds – the fastest goal in Champions League semifinal history – before Denzel Dumfries doubled their advantage. Barcelona showed resilience to level through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres before halftime. The second half continued with Dumfries restoring Inter’s lead only for Raphinha to equalise almost immediately with a strike that bounced in off Yann Sommer.
As the sides prepare for the decisive return leg, all eyes turn to Milan where the Nerazzurri and Blaugrana will battle once more for a place in the final.
Key Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 (UK Time)
- Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy
- Where to Watch (UK): TNT Sports, Amazon Prime
- First Leg Result: Barcelona 3-3 Inter
Match Preview
Current Form: Inter’s Season
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter find themselves back in familiar territory, contesting another Champions League semifinal having reached the final in 2023 and now aiming to go one step further than two years ago. After a patchy period following their impressive first-leg performance, Inter enter this crucial match hoping to rediscover the form that has made them one of Europe’s most feared sides this season.
The Nerazzurri have suffered a concerning three-match losing streak recently, falling to Roma and Bologna in Serie A and local rivals AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semifinal. These results have put their domestic ambitions under threat, with Napoli now leading Serie A by three points with just four games remaining.
Inter’s journey to the semifinals has been impressive, having dispatched Feyenoord in the Round of 16 before eliminating Bayern Munich in a thrilling quarterfinal. Their Champions League home form has been particularly strong, winning four and drawing one of their five matches at San Siro this season.
The spotlight is on Marcus Thuram, who has been in stellar form, scoring the fastest-ever Champions League goal in a semifinal and registering a career-best 14 league goals this season.
Current Form: Barcelona’s Season
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona arrive in Milan with momentum firmly on their side, buoyed by a magnificent Copa del Rey victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid. Koundé’s extra-time winner delivered Barcelona’s record 32nd Copa del Rey title – their first trophy since 2021 and a significant boost ahead of this crucial Champions League fixture.
The Blaugrana have been in excellent form, losing just once in their last 29 matches across all competitions. Their 158 goals in 54 matches this season highlights all their overwhelming attacking force, with Raphinha (30 goals) and Robert Lewandowski (40 goals) both enjoying exceptional seasons.
Barcelona’s Champions League journey includes outstanding performances against Benfica in the Round of 16 and a 5-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals, despite a 3-1 second-leg defeat in Germany.
The 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal continues to break records, becoming the youngest player ever to score in a Champions League semifinal in the first leg on what was his 100th appearance for Barcelona.
Inter vs Barcelona: Recent Head-to-Head History
| Date | Competition | Result |
| October 12, 2022 | Champions League | Barcelona 3-3 Inter |
| October 4, 2022 | Champions League | Inter 1-0 Barcelona |
| December 10, 2019 | Champions League | Inter 1-2 Barcelona |
| October 2, 2019 | Champions League | Barcelona 2-1 Inter |
| November 6, 2018 | Champions League | Inter 1-1 Barcelona |
The historical record between these two European giants is mostly balanced. From 13 previous encounters, Barcelona hold a slight edge with six wins to Inter’s two, alongside five draws. The goal tally stands at 20-13 in Barcelona’s favour.
Their head-to-head record at San Siro has seen Inter win twice, Barcelona win once, and three matches end in draws. Inter’s famous 3-1 victory in the 2010 semifinal was particularly significant, helping them progress to the final where they defeated Bayern Munich to claim their third European crown.
Key Stats & Insights
- Barcelona has won one match out of 6 at San Siro against Inter (2-1 in 2019)
- There have been 3 draws at San Siro between these teams
- Denzel Dumfries scored twice in the first leg, becoming the first Inter player to score more than one goal in a Champions League knockout match since Diego Milito struck twice in the 2010 final.
- Lamine Yamal, at 17 years and 291 days, became the youngest player ever to score in a Champions League semifinal, breaking Kylian Mbappé’s record from 2017.
- The winner of this tie will face either Arsenal or PSG in the final in Munich on May 31
Inter vs Barcelona Betting Odds at 7bet
7bet provides the following odds for the next Champions League match between Inter and Barcelona.
| Market | Selection | Odds |
| 1X2 | Inter | 13/7 |
| Draw | 3/1 | |
| Barcelona | 7/6 | |
| To Qualify | Inter | 7/6 |
| Barcelona | 11/17 | |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 5/13 |
| No | 37/20 | |
| Total | Over 2.5 | 2/5 |
| Under 2.5 | 7/4 |
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Where to Watch Live
UK viewers can catch all the action from this Champions League semifinal live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime.
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Matchweek Highlights & Other Key Fixtures
The second Champions League semifinal takes place the following night, as Paris Saint-Germain host Arsenal on May 7. PSG hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in London and will look to protect their lead at home, while Arsenal aim to overturn the deficit and reach their first Champions League final since 2006.
The winners of these two semifinals will advance to the Champions League final, scheduled for May 31 at 20:00 (UK time) at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The iconic German stadium, home to Bayern Munich, last hosted the Champions League final in 2012 when Chelsea famously defeated Bayern on penalties in their own stadium.
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