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How to Watch Barcelona vs Inter Milan – Champions League Semi-Final Preview, Lineup, H2H, & Score Prediction

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Published29 Apr 2025

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LaLiga leaders Barcelona will lock horns with Serie A holders Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, April 30. SportsCasting takes you through all you need to know about the mouth-watering UCL clash, including when and how to watch the game, team news, potential lineups, and head-to-head stats, before predicting the scoreline. 

4-3 win over Bayern Munich over two legs.

Fresh off their nail-biting 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, Barcelona go to battle with Inter in their first Champions League semi-final outing since 2019. They could not go past Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at that time, but they have every right to fancy their chances this time around.

Under the keen eyes of Hansi Flick, Barcelona have become a lean, mean winning machine. They have played scintillating football, emerging as the best team in Spain, leading LaLiga and winning both the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana. They are vulnerable on the break, but they have enough firepower to mask said weakness.

Inter, on the other hand, have fizzled out after a strong three quarters of the season. The Nerazzurri have suffered three consecutive defeats and will very much be on the back foot in Barcelona’s backyard.

us as we take a look at all the key information ahead of the Champions League showdown.

When and How to Watch Barcelona vs Inter Milan in the Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

How to Watch Barcelona vs Inter in UK

Fans in the UK can catch the battle between Barcelona and Inter Milan live from 8 PM BST on April 30. TNT Sports 1 will broadcast the game, with the pre-match show commencing at 7 PM UK time. The TNT Sports service can be availed via Discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

If you are on the move, you can also stream the Champions League semi-final first leg live via the Discovery+ app and website.

How to Watch Barcelona vs Inter in US

In the US, CBS Sports Golazo will carry the game on TV on Wednesday, April 30. You can also stream the game via Paramount+. If you prefer a Spanish broadcast, TUDN USA, Univision, and ViX have you covered. The game kicks off at 3.00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

CBS Sports Golazo, TUDN USA, and Univision are all available via Fubo TV, which offers a free seven-day trial.

How to Watch Barcelona vs Inter in Canada

The game will not be broadcast live on TV in Canada. You can, however, stream via DAZN. The game will kick off at 3.00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Team News and Potential Lineups

Barcelona Team News & Lineup

The Blaugrana will not have the services of the season’s leading goalscorer, Robert Lewandowski, as he is still nursing his hamstring. Alejandro Balde is racing against time to report for the game, but Hansi Flick is unlikely to rush him, considering how well Gerard Martin has fared in his absence. Marc Bernal and Marc Casado are out.

Potential Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Martin, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

Inter Milan Team News & Lineup

Inter Milan, meanwhile, could be without Marcus Thuram, who has missed the last three games with a thigh injury. Even if Thuram makes it, he is unlikely to feature in the starting XI. Benjamin Pavard is also a doubt after suffering an ankle strain over the weekend.

Potential Inter XI: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram

Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Recent Form & Head-to-Head

Barcelona Recent Form

Barca have been nearly flawless in 2025, with their only defeat of the year coming against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final second leg. Of the remaining 27 games this year across competitions, the Catalan giants have won 23 and drawn 4. They are on a three-game winning streak in all competitions, with their last success (3-2 win) coming at Real Madrid’s expense in the Copa del Rey final.

Barcelona Recent Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Inter Recent Form

Inter Milan have been having a tough time lately, struggling to play with the authority they demonstrated earlier this season. They are currently on a three-game losing run in Italy, during which they have conceded five goals and scored none. In their last game, Simone Inzaghi’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Roma in Serie A.

Inter Recent Form (All Competitions): L-L-L-D-W

Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Head-to-Head

The two European heavyweights have met 12 times in the UEFA Champions League. Barca have dominated the clash, claiming six wins to Inter’s two. There have also been four draws.

Their last meeting came in Matchday 4 of the 2022-23 UCL season. They played out an entertaining 3-3 draw.

Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Prediction

Inter are going through a rough patch, and it seems harsh that they must overcome the continent’s most in-form team for a place in the Champions League final. The Italians are likely to have their moments against Barcelona this week, but it would be a surprise if they get something out of the game.

Our prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Inter