Champions League
2025-05-06 - Inter vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: UEFA Champions League - 1/2 Finals
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan), Italy
Tuesday, 6th May 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Inter
Inter Milan return to the San Siro with everything to play for after an unforgettable 3-3 draw in the first leg of this semi-final showdown. While the Italians may have conceded three goals, they will take encouragement from their strong home record in the UEFA Champions League - unbeaten in their last 16 matches on home soil. Simone Inzaghi’s men also boast an impressive historical record at home against Spanish sides, with only four defeats from 26 matches.
However, recent form outside the UCL hasn’t been quite as inspiring. The Nerazzurri have won just once in their last six competitive matches, with goal-scoring inconsistency a recurring issue. They did earn a morale-boosting 1-0 win against Verona over the weekend, but the drop in domestic performances suggests some vulnerability heading into this crucial clash.
Barcelona
Barcelona arrive in Milan with their eyes firmly set on another European final, and a potential historic quadruple. After lifting both the Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey, and sitting on top of La Liga, the Catalans hope to complete a dream season by progressing in Europe. They’ll be confident of doing just that, having now gone unbeaten in eight straight UCL matches and scoring freely along the way.
Their comeback 2-1 win over Real Valladolid at the weekend further highlighted their mental toughness, even when rotating the squad. And while their historical UCL semi-final away record is underwhelming, they’ve been much better travellers this season, winning four of their last five UCL games on the road. With players like João Félix and İlkay Gündoğan stepping up in big moments, the Blaugrana will believe they can finish the job in Milan.
The Betting Verdict
While Inter’s home strength shouldn’t be underestimated, Barcelona’s attacking fluidity, recent momentum, and the tactical intelligence of Hansi Flick give them the edge over two legs. The 3-3 first-leg result perfectly set the stage for Barcelona to apply pressure and punish any defensive lapses. Inter may have the crowd, but Barcelona has the form, belief, and cutting-edge to qualify for the final.
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The Pick :
Inter 1-2 Barcelona
