The stage is set at San Siro for a Champions League semifinal showdown between Inter Milan and Barcelona. After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, both teams are poised for a decisive battle.
Inter struck early in the first leg, with Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries giving them a 2-0 lead. Barcelona responded through 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, leveling the score before halftime. Dumfries added another for Inter, but a deflected shot from Raphinha ensured a draw.
Yamal’s performance was a standout, making him the youngest scorer in a Champions League semifinal. Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni acknowledged the challenge, stating the need to contain Yamal’s threat.
Team news ahead of the second leg: Inter’s captain Lautaro Martínez is expected to start after returning to training, while defender Benjamin Pavard remains doubtful. Barcelona welcomes back Robert Lewandowski to the squad, but will be without defenders Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde.
With the away goals rule abolished, the equation is simple: win and advance to the final in Munich. Both teams are determined, and the atmosphere at San Siro promises to be electric.
Who will secure their spot in the final? All eyes turn to Milan for this epic encounter.
Christopher Nkunku Set for Chelsea Exit Amid PSG Interest
In a significant development, Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku is reportedly poised to leave the club this summer, just two years after his £52 million move from RB Leipzig.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirms that all parties anticipate Nkunku’s departure, citing limited playing time and a mismatch with manager Enzo Maresca’s tactical vision.
Paris Saint-Germain had considered re-signing the French forward during the winter window but refrained from making a formal bid. Bayern Munich also showed interest but did not proceed.
Nkunku’s representatives are actively exploring options, engaging with several Premier League clubs. However, Chelsea’s desire to recoup their initial investment may pose challenges.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Nkunku’s next destination remains uncertain, but a move away from Stamford Bridge appears imminent.
