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Inter managed to secure a place in the Champions League semifinals by eliminating Bayern Munich. The Nerazzurri will now have to face Barcelona, reborn this season under the management of Hansi Flick.
While we wait for the double clash scheduled for April 30 and May 6, let’s discover all the secrets of Barcelona together.
How Barcelona Plays
Having taken charge of Barcelona after Xavi’s departure, Flick has abandoned the traditional 4-3-3 to adopt more flexible formations like the 4-2-3-1 and even the 3-4-3. This change is also the result of the new approach desired by the German coach, which is more direct and less rigid, featuring more vertical plays and end-to-end actions. In any case, the club’s trademark remains: a very high possession percentage—63.9% according to FBref.com statistics.
Barcelona’s Usual Starting XI
This is Barcelona’s usual starting lineup, which has abandoned the classic 4-3-3:
Barcelona 4-2-3-1: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha; Olmo, Yamal; Lewandowski. Manager: Hansi Flick.
Barcelona’s Star Players
There are several key players in Barcelona, but the three stars of the Blaugrana team are the attacking trio. Robert Lewandowski continues to be one of the most prolific strikers in the world, while Lamine Yamal is becoming increasingly dominant, despite his very young age. It’s also a fantastic season for Raphinha, who has never had such high numbers in his career before.
Inter vs Barcelona: Head-to-Head History
Inter and Barcelona have already faced each other 16 times in their history. The first four meetings were in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup between 1959 and 1970: 2 defeats, 1 draw, and 1 victory for the Nerazzurri. In the Champions League, however, the numbers clearly favor the Catalan side: 6 defeats, 4 draws, and 2 Inter wins.
Inter’s two victories both came at San Siro. The second win was in 2022, the last season the two teams met, thanks to a decisive goal by Calhanoglu. The other triumph is even more historic: the 3-1 win in the 2010 semifinal, which paved the way to the final and ultimately winning the Treble.
