7 hours agoBarcelona Inter: Three key battles to pursue in the semifinals of the Champions League
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(a year ago)Barcelona is the host of Inter in the first semifinal match of the Champions League, which is expected to take place at “Olympic Lewis Companys”, beginning at 9:00. As Barcelona prepares to host Inter in the first semifinal match of the Champions League tonight ( Wednesday) evening, which is expected to be a yes [...]
As Barcelona prepares to host Inter in the first semifinal match of the Champions League tonight ( Wednesday) evening, which is expected to be as interesting as that of Tuesday evening, where Paris Saint-Germain won 0-1 over Arsenal.
Italian media have taken a look at some of the major battles that may affect the outcome between the two European giants, reports Telegraph, broadcast Periscope.
Barcelona versus Inter: Three Key Battles to Follow
Lamine Yamal vs Alessandro Baston
Barcelona boasts one of the most dangerous attacks on the planet with its formation made up of Robert Leandowski, Raphael and Lamine Yamal.
The latter, still only 17 years old, is having an excellent season in the 2024/25 season, with four goals and four assistations of 11 presentations in the Champions League, in addition to six goals and his 14 assistiums in La League.
Claiming that he will play in his natural position from the right-hand side of Barcelona's attack, he will play against Alessandro Baston on the left of the protection of Inter Three.
The 26-year-old has grown up and has become one of Europe's best defenders, and currently plays in a defence line that has suffered only five goals in 12 champion League matches so far this season.
Tree Against Nicolo Barella
The midfield battle will be essential in the fight for match control Wednesday evening. Frankie De Jong and Pedri are expected to play as a title in a double position for Barcelona, while Interi is not expected to differ from the popular midfield trillo Nicolas Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrik Mkhitaryan.
Within that battle will be an interesting confrontation between Barella and Pedri, both considered among the best midfielders in Europe currently.
Barella boasts a valuable trait, since she is often as effective outside the ball as she is with the ball, and she will be able to cause Barcelona many problems with her hard pressure and counterattack capacity if she gives her best.
Pau Cubarsi/Ronal Araujo vs Lautaro Martinez/Marcus Thram
While Barcelona has one of the strongest attack departments in the world, even Inter is not without threats to the attack.
Fortunately for the Nezrazzurs, Marcus Thumm is on the way back to the title formation after a three-game absence, which has coincided with a series of three losses in Serie A and Italy's Cup saw the Frenchman in formation.
With Lautaro Martinez and his eight goals at the Champions League so far in the 2024/25 season, Pau Cubbars and Ronald Araujo will also have to be careful if they want to keep the Nerzures out of Barcelona. /Periscope
