All eyes turn to the San Siro on Tuesday night as Inter Milan lock horns with Barcelona in the decisive second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2024–25 semi-final.
The opening act was a barnburner, delivering six goals, a screamer from Lamine Yamal, and a record-breaking opener from Marcus Thuram, who wasted no time etching his name into the history books with the fastest goal ever in a Champions League semi-final.
Inter may have let their grip on the Serie A title race slip in recent weeks, but they’ll be gunning to make amends on the continental stage. Standing in their way is a Barcelona side riding high, fresh off lifting the Copa del Rey and chasing a dream treble with fire in their bellies.
With sparks set to fly and silverware in sight, this clash in Milan promises to be more than just a football match — it’s a European heavyweight bout with everything on the line.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Inter Milan vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions league match in UK:
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
The Champions League game will be live on Amazon Prime Video in UK. There won't be a TV broadcast of the game.
What time does Inter Milan vs. Barcelona kick off in UK?
This Champions League clash takes place at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, and kicks off on Tuesday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Tue, May 6 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | San Siro Stadium |
| Location | Milan, Italy |
Inter Milan vs. Barcelona predicted lineups, team news
Inter’s Champions League hopes have taken a hit with Lautaro Martinez sidelined due to a hamstring issue picked up in the first leg, leaving the door ajar for either Mehdi Taremi or Marko Arnautovic to lead the line in his absence. Adding to the injury woes, Benjamin Pavard is also ruled out, joining the Argentine talisman in the medical room.
Still, there’s a silver lining for the Nerazzurri. Midfield maestro Hakan Calhanoglu is back in the mix after sitting out Saturday’s domestic win over Verona due to suspension. Manager Simone Inzaghi opted to shuffle the deck for that one, resting his big guns and handing the keys to a second-string side.
Kristjan Asllani stepped up to the plate by slotting home an early penalty, snapping Inter’s winless streak. But with the stakes sky-high at San Siro, the cavalry is set to return — expect the likes of Marcus Thuram, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Denzel Dumfries, and safe-hands Yann Sommer to reclaim their spots in the starting eleven.
Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2): Sommer (GK) — Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni — Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Arnautovic, Thuram.
Injured: Lautaro Martinez, Mehdi Taremi, Marko Arnautovic, Benjamin Pavard.
Suspended: None
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick shuffled his pack over the weekend, with eyes firmly set on the high-stakes showdown at San Siro and the looming El Clasico against arch-rivals Real Madrid. Among the notable tweaks, Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned to action between the sticks, marking his first appearance since shaking off a lengthy injury layoff.
While regular right-back Jules Kounde remains sidelined with a lingering knock, the Catalans are expected to bring out the big guns for the trip to Italy. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and rising star Pau Cubarsí are all primed for a recall, adding some fresh firepower to Flick’s finely tuned machine.
The mood in the Barça camp was further lifted by positive injury news—Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde are inching closer to full fitness and may find themselves back in the matchday squad, likely starting from the bench.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczesny (GK) — Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martinez — De Jong, Pedri — Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha — Torres.
Injured: Jules Kounde.
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Tuesday, May 6
- Inter Milan vs. Barcelona (8 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 7
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal (8 p.m.)