• Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

• Time :
  • 3:00 PM ET
  • 2:00 PM CT
  • 1:00 PM MT
  • 12:00 PM PT

• Venue : Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona

• Referee : Clément Turpin (France)

High Stakes at the Olympic Stadium

April 30, 2025, marks one of the most anticipated clashes of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, as FC Barcelona hosts Inter Milan at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for the first leg of the semifinals. With two European giants facing off and a ticket to the final on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling night in Barcelona.

FC Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, arrives in top form after a dominant season both domestically and in Europe. Despite the injury to Robert Lewandowski, the Blaugrana have adapted well, with rising stars like Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Pedri driving the attack. Already finalists in the Copa del Rey and still fighting in LaLiga, confidence is sky-high in the Barça camp.

On the other hand, Inter Milan, coached by Simone Inzaghi, has had a consistent season in Serie A and continues to prove dangerous in Europe. Renowned for their defensive organization and lethal counterattacks, Inter can hurt any opponent with the likes of Lautaro Martínez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

Predicted Lineups

FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Wojciech Szczęsny; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha.

Inter Milan (3-5-2):
Yann Sommer; Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Federico Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Marko Arnautović (if Marcus Thuram remains unfit).