Champions League
2025-04-30 - Barcelona vs Inter
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: UEFA Champions League - 1/4 Finals
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona), Spain
Wednesday, 30th April 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Barcelona
Barcelona come into this Champions League semi-final first leg brimming with confidence after clinching the Copa del Rey with a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid last weekend. The Blaugrana now turn their attention to Europe, aiming to continue their impressive head-to-head record against Inter Milan and take a big step toward another final appearance.
Hansi Flick’s men have been formidable at home in this year’s UCL campaign, boasting five wins and one draw from their six matches, and scoring at least three goals in five of those encounters. However, a cautious note lingers, as the only team to blunt their attack was Atalanta, showing that Italian opposition can sometimes frustrate them. With an extra day's rest compared to their visitors and momentum on their side, Barcelona will be determined to make home advantage count.
Inter
Inter Milan, in contrast, arrive in Barcelona amidst a rocky spell domestically. A 1-0 loss to Roma over the weekend extended their winless run to four competitive matches, and more worryingly, they have failed to score in each of their last three games. Their dreams of a domestic double are fading fast, leaving the Champions League as their primary focus.
Despite their domestic woes, Simone Inzaghi’s side have been a different beast in Europe, remaining unbeaten across their last six UCL matches. Their away form has been powerful, with three consecutive victories on the road in the knockout rounds. Nevertheless, their historical record in Spain is concerning, with no win recorded there in over two decades, suggesting they will face an uphill battle to get a positive result in the first leg.
The Betting Verdict
Barcelona have all the ingredients for success: strong form, a solid home record in Europe, and greater squad depth, essential after a taxing Copa del Rey final. Inter’s struggles to find the net lately, combined with their poor record on Spanish soil, suggest the Italians could struggle to keep pace. Although Inter have proven difficult opponents in Europe this season, Barcelona's firepower and home advantage should be enough to secure a first-leg victory.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Barcelona 2-1 Inter
