Champions League Semi-Final: Barcelona vs Inter Milan

Barcelona host Inter Milan at Montjuic in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-final tonight, 30 April, as they aim to reach their first final in a decade.

The two clubs have a storied history: Inter famously eliminated Barcelona in 2010.

The Catalans come into this semi with momentum, scoring at a rate of 3.1 goals per game under Hansi Flick. However, they will be without star striker Robert Lewandowski, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

The visitors, despite recent struggles in Serie A, have been tough to beat in Europe. They’ve conceded just five goals this season, boasting the second-best defensive record in the tournament. Captain Lautaro Martínez is in red-hot form, having scored in his last five UCL appearances.

Both teams have key players missing: Barca’s Lewandowski and Inter’s Marcus Thuram, yet this match promises to be an intriguing contest, with the Spanish side’s free-scoring attack going up against the Italians’ defensive solidity.

The Black and Blues will need to shake off their recent fumbles if they are to put pressure on Barcelona in this crucial match.

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