Inter Milan and Barcelona enter Tuesday's UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg with everything to play for after a first-leg thriller ended 3-3. The Italian side's early two-goal advantage was erased by Barcelona's youthful star Lamine Yamal, whose stunning strike ignited a dramatic comeback at Camp Nou.
While Inter demonstrated clinical finishing in Spain, they face renewed pressure against Barcelona's dynamic attack. Seventeen-year-old Yamal continues to turn heads, but veteran forward Raphinha has emerged as an equal threat, leading the competition with 12 goals. Coach Hansi Flick's defensive selection headaches persist, particularly after retaining Wojciech Szczesny in goal despite Marc-Andre ter Stegen's return from injury.
The matchup pits Inter's counterattacking efficiency against Barcelona's high-octane offense, with both sides seeking to exploit defensive frailties. Barcelona's improved form in La Liga adds momentum, but Inter's tactical discipline under Simone Inzaghi could prove decisive at San Siro.
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Inter, Barcelona evenly poised for Champions League semis second leg
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