This Tuesday night promises intense emotions at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, where Inter Milan and FC Barcelona will determine the first finalist of this season's Champions League. After the thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, everything is still to be decided in this return semifinal, which has sparked huge anticipation in both Italy and Spain.

Preview: Inter vs Barcelona, a historic semifinal at San Siro

The match stands out not only for its sporting significance but also for its economic impact. With all tickets sold, the game has generated record revenue for Italian football: €14 million in ticket sales, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. This is the highest amount in the history of club football in Italy, surpassing the €13 million raised in the 2023 derby between Inter and Milan.

With nearly 76,000 spectators guaranteed, the Inter fanbase has responded massively, selling out tickets within hours and preparing a spectacular choreo to welcome their team to the most important match of the season. Motivation is at an all-time high in Milan, and the stage is set for an epic showdown.

On the tactical side, Hansi Flick has surprised by opting to start with Eric Garcia and Gerard Martín as full-backs, instead of the injured Jules Koundé, who wasn’t able to recover in time from his muscle injury. The rest of the lineup remains the same as the one that played in the first leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Barcelona will take the field with: Szczesny; Eric Garcia, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; and Ferran Torres as the main striker.

For Inter, coach Simone Inzaghi will have Lautaro Martínez back, who had to leave the first match due to injury. The Nerazzurri’s lineup will include: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram and Lautaro Martínez.

The draw in the first leg leaves the tie completely open, and any small detail could tip the scales. With a final in Munich on the horizon and two top-tier squads, the city of Milan is gearing up to experience one of its most unforgettable nights in European football.

Here are all the goals from the match: