Despite losing the advantage of leading by two goals, Inter Milan can be satisfied with a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Coach Simone Inzaghi and his team have only conceded 5 goals and kept 8 clean sheets before entering the semi-finals. This solid defense has caused many difficulties for Barcelona despite having many impressive attacking stars.
It is worth noting that Inter have been unbeaten in their last 15 home matches in the Champions League (12 wins, 3 draws). In the past, the Nerazzurri have also won 9 out of the most recent 11 semi-final matches at San Siro in the European arena.
On the other side, Barca are also in very good form, having won 24 of their last 30 matches, only losing to Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final.
In the European arena, coach Hansi Flick's team has scored 40 goals this season, closer to the record set by Barca in the 1999-20 season (45 goals).
However, history is not in favor of the Spanish representative before the second leg. Blaugrana have lost their last four away semi-final games. Of the 11 away semi-final matches in the Champions League, they have only won 2 of them.
Moreover, Barcelona have only won 1 of their 6 meetings with Inter at San Siro. Against Serie A sides in general, Barca have won just five of their 24 away games in the Champions League.
Force situation
Lautaro Martinez suffered a hamstring injury in the first leg and was not sure he would be fit enough to play. Benjamin Pavard's case is also open.
As for the away team, it is worth noting that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has just started for the first time since returning after a long absence from competition. But Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde are once again absent due to injury.
The better news for the Blaugrana is that Robert Lewandowski is about to return to play and could be named in the reserve list.
Expected lineup
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Arnautovic, Thuram
Barcelona: Szczesny; Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martinez; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
