Get ready for another blockbuster as Inter Milan and Barcelona lock horns in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, and if last week’s 3-3 thriller was anything to go by, this could be one for the ages.
Inter looked like they had it wrapped up with early goals from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, only for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to flip the script and inspire a Barca comeback. With the tie finely poised, all eyes now turn to the iconic San Siro, where Inter’s rock-solid home form and pedigree in this competition could give them the edge.
But don’t count out Barcelona just yet. Under Hansi Flick, the Catalans are firing on all cylinders, sitting top of La Liga. Yamal and Raphinha have been electric, with the latter contributing to 20 goals in this Champions League campaign alone.
History isn’t quite on Barca’s side away from home in semis, especially in Italy, but with the kind of form and flair they’re showing, they’ll fancy their chances of silencing the San Siro and booking a ticket to Munich.
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 Australia:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Stan Sport
In Australia, the Champions League clash between Inter Milan vs. Barcelona will be available to watch and stream live exclusively on Stan Sport.
Australian viewers can catch all 189 Champions League matches on Stan Sport this season. Additionally, they can also catch all UEFA Europa League games and UEFA Conference League fixtures on the platform.
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 Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Wed, May 7 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Wed, May 7 | 4:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Wed, May 7 | 3:00 a.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 AEST
Wednesday, May 7
- Inter Milan vs. Barcelona (5 a.m.)
Thursday, May 8
- PSG vs. Arsenal (5 a.m.)