Inter Milan vs Barcelona: What the Catalans Must Do Differently in San Siro Showdown
Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a six-goal thriller at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw that left fans craving more. That “more” arrives on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, when Inter host the decisive second leg at the iconic San Siro.
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi expressed satisfaction with the first-leg result, saying:
“satisfied with because they played a great game.. and Tuesday Will be a final”
That mentality will fire up an Inter side unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season, conceding an average of just 0.97 goals per match.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, however, isn’t new to adversity. He reminded fans of his team’s remarkable comeback in the Copa del Rey, turning a 0-1 first-leg loss to Atletico Madrid into a 4-4 aggregate before clinching the title.
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What Must Barcelona Do Differently?
Fix the Set-Piece Vulnerability
Barcelona twice clawed back to level the first leg but conceded two goals from set pieces involving Denzel Dumfries, who bagged two goals and an assist.
According to Tuttosport, Inter have scored over 15 headed goals this season, most among Europe’s top five leagues, and average 6.5 crosses per game. With aerial threats like Dumfries and Alessandro Bastoni, Barca must be sharper in defending dead-ball situations to avoid a repeat disaster.
Diversify the Attack
Lamine Yamal was electric in the first leg, scoring one and nearly completing a hat-trick, but Inter will be better prepared to contain the left-footed sensation in the return leg.
This could open the door for others like Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres to shine. Olmo, recently back from injury, has scored in his last two games (vs. Celta Vigo and Inter Milan). A start for him could bring much-needed balance to Barcelona’s attack, reducing overreliance on Yamal and creating more unpredictability.
Attack Fervently
‘Attack is the best form of defence’ is the active philosophy of Hansi Flick, whose Barcelona side has scored over 100 goals this season. Hansi Flick prefers the role of the protagonist, with a stubborn high line that constantly puts the opposition on the edge.
There’s growing optimism that Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde could return for the second leg. Balde’s width and Lewandowski’s experience and goal-scoring prowess could tilt the balance in Barcelona’s favor.
Barcelona haven’t reached a Champions League final in eight years. To break that drought, they must stay defensively alert, make the most of their attacking depth, and avoid set-piece slip-ups. The San Siro awaits, and it promises to be a cracking conclusion to a pulsating semifinal.
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