Inter vs. Barcelona: Champions League Semifinal Second Leg Preview

This Tuesday, we will have the first finalist of the Champions League as Inter hosts Barcelona for the second leg after an exciting 3-3 draw in the first semifinal.

Both teams struggled this weekend in their domestic leagues, playing with mostly reserve players against weaker opponents. They managed to win and remain in contention for their respective league titles.

Champions League Semifinal Second Leg: Inter vs. Barcelona

Por que apostar no Inter?

Inter had a great opportunity in Spain to secure a victory that would have heavily tilted the series. After leading 0-2 and then 2-3, they ultimately had to settle for a 3-3 draw. And although they didn’t lose, things aren’t looking too promising for them.

Despite scoring goals, the Nerazzurri were largely outplayed by their opponents and focused mostly on defending, successfully taking advantage of their strong aerial game on set pieces.

Este fim de semana, they ended a five-game winless streak (which included three losses) by beating Verona 1-0 with a penalty goal by Kristjan Asllani. However, it’s worth noting that the only regular starter in the lineup was defender Yann Bisseck. With 74 points, they are second in the table, three behind Napoli.

The good news for coach Simone Inzaghi is that the two injured players, Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard, could return for Tuesday’s match—a huge boost considering both are starters and key to the team.

Por que apostar no Barcelona?

Barcelona came into this series as the favorite but ran into an Italian wall. Within the first minute, they were already down 0-1 and had to fight an uphill battle the entire match. They controlled possession but struggled to find the net. They salvaged a draw, but it left a bitter taste as they could have achieved much more.

Now, they must head to Milan to secure a win, and they’ll do so with some key absences. Both of their starting full-backs will be unavailable. While Jules Koundé’s absence is already confirmed, there is still a slim hope for Alejandro Balde, though it’s unlikely he’ll be fit on time.

Gerard Martín has been filling in for the Spaniard but hasn’t looked very convincing, although he was named man of the match over the weekend. It remains to be seen if Hans Flick will go with the Masia players Martín and Héctor Fort or opt for Ronald Araújo and Andreas Christensen, resulting in a much more defensive back line.

Barcelona fielded a mostly reserve team this weekend against bottom-placed Real Valladolid. However, they had to bring in their starters in the second half to overturn the score, eventually winning 1-2 and maintaining their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga standings.

The good news for the Culés is that Robert Lewandowski is expected to return for Tuesday’s clash. Also, Marc Ter Stegen was back in goal over the weekend, though it remains to be seen whether they will stick with Wojciech Szczęsny or bring the German back as the starter.

Análise Final das Apostas: Inter vs. Barcelona

Just like the first leg, this return match is expected to be a great game, with both teams coming out to fight for the win and a place in the final. We believe that with more open spaces, Barcelona will have the upper hand and take the victory.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Barcelona, with their Moneyline set at 2.24, Inter at 3.09, and a draw at 3.97.

The last two matches between these two teams have ended in 3-3 draws. The last time they faced each other in a Liga dos Campeões knockout round was in the 2010 semifinals, with Inter advancing to the final with a 3-2 aggregate. Marko Arnautovic was part of that squad but did not play.

Go for a straight win for Barcelona in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 2.24, you will gain $124 for a total payout of $224.

Inter vs. Barcelona Betting Pick: Barcelona