After their six-goal thriller in Spain, Inter Milan and Barcelona head to San Siro with everything to play for in the second leg of this Champions League semi-final.
Inter will feel they let a big opportunity slip after leading twice in the first leg, but they return home with confidence, knowing their record at San Siro is formidable. With experienced heads and the memory of their 2010 triumph over Barca at this same stage, Inzaghi’s side will hope their solid defensive track record and passionate home support can help them book another trip to the final.
Barcelona, meanwhile, come into the tie full of momentum and belief. Lamine Yamal’s jaw-dropping goal and Raphinha’s equaliser showed their attacking class, and under Hansi Flick, they’ve become one of Europe’s most dangerous sides going forward. With silverware already in the bag and top spot in La Liga still in sight, confidence is high.
But history isn’t in their favour, Barca have struggled in semi-final second legs on the road, and their record in Italy, especially at San Siro, is far from encouraging. Still, with young stars hitting form and a potent frontline leading the charge, the Blaugrana won’t be short on ambition as they look to return to the Champions League final for the first time in a decade.
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 the U.S.:
TV channel: TUDN USA, Univision
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TUDN USA and Univision in the Spanish language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ (in English), which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Inter Milan vs. Barcelona kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the San Siro in Milan, Italy and kicks off on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, May 6 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, May 6 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, May 6 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, May 6 | 12:00 p.m. |
Inter Milan vs. Barcelona predicted lineups, team news
Star striker Lautaro Martinez could only manage 45 minutes in last week's game as he continues to manage a thigh problem. However, a report in the print edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday suggested the Argentina international will be ready to partner first-leg goalscorer Marcus Thuram up front.
Hakan Calhanoglu served a domestic suspension at the weekend but that merely meant he was one of several first-choice stars who sat out the weekend win over Verona. Like his opposite number, Inter boss Simone Inzaghi is coming into this one with the benefit of fresh legs.
Inter Milan starting lineup (3-5-2): Sommer (GK) — Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni — Dumfries, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Dimarco — Martinez, Thuram
Injured: Martinez (thigh, doubt), Pavard (ankle)
Suspended: None
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has a headache in both fullback positions and must also weigh rushing any players back against the looming demands on a pivotal La Liga Clasico against Real Madrid this coming Saturday.
Jules Kounde will miss out after limping off during the first leg, while Alejandro Balde does not appear to have recovered in time from a hamstring injury of his own.
It means Flick could effectively field four central defenders, with Eric Garcia filling in at right-back and Inigo Martinez shifting to left-back, with Ronald Araujo coming in to partner Pau Cubarsi at the heart of defence. Flick made the latter switch at halftime in the initial game after young full-back Gerard Martin endured a torrid time.
The Barcelona front six is likely to remain unchanged from the initial encounter, with Robert Lewandowski unlikely to be risked from the start as he recovers from a hamstring strain.
Barcelona predicted starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczesny (GK) — Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martinez — Pedri, De Jong — Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha — Ferran
Injured: Lewandowski (hamstring), Kounde (hamstring), Balde (hamstring, doubt), Casado (knee), Bernal (ACL)
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times in ET
Tuesday, May 6
- Inter Milan vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 7
- PSG vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
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