Barca’s starting XI for Inter UCL second-leg confirmed

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Coach Hansi Flick has made six changes to his starting eleven with Robert Lewandowski back to lead La Blaugrana against Inter Milan in their return leg of the UEFA champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday evening at the San Siro.

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Robert Lewandowski is back in Barcelona’s lineup following his recovery from a hamstring issue. The Polish striker missed the first leg of the tie last week but is now set to lead the attack alongside Raphinha and Ansu Fati, posing a renewed threat to Milan’s defense.

Lamine Yamal, who shone in the first leg against the Italian side will start on the bench after he repeatedly troubled Milan’s backline with his dazzling skill in the first leg—a performance that earned praise from manager Simone Inzaghi after the match.

The 17-year-old prodigy recorded 102 touches in the first leg, with 17 of those coming inside Inter Milan’s penalty area. He also won 15 duels, completed 6 out of 11 dribbles, and registered six shots on target—one of which found the back of the net.

Left-back Alejandro Balde has not recovered in time and misses the return leg along with right back Jules Kounde who also sustained an injury, while Dani Olmo and Frenkie de Jong start on the bench, allowing Gavi and Pedri to take control of midfield.

At the back, Pau Cubarsí and Andreas Christensen will anchor Barcelona’s defense, with Iñaki Peña starting in goal. Meanwhile, Juventus’ Wojciech Szczęsny and remains sidelined.

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Barcelona travel to Milan on Monday ahead of the anticipated second-leg with Inter following a thrilling six goal first leg encounter.

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