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Explained: Why Inter Milan are Favourites to Beat Barcelona and Win UEFA Champions League Semi-Final

Inter Milan faces Barcelona in a crucial Champions League semifinal second leg, with the aggregate score tied at 3-3. Lautaro Martinez returns for Inter after recovering from injury, enhancing their attacking strength. Meanwhile, Barcelona welcomes back Robert Lewandowski, who was out for two weeks. The previous encounters show Barcelona with a slight edge, but in the UCL semis, Inter hold the advantage.
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Inter Milan are Favourites to Beat Barcelona and Win UEFA Champions League Semi-Final.

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Inter Milan battles Barcelona in the key second leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. After their breathtaking first-leg match last week, the teams are tied at 3-3.
Inter already got a significant boost with Lautaro Martinez — Inter’s record goal-scorer in the Champions League. He is fit for action after doubts over his fitness following his thigh muscle injury last week. Lautaro has 21 goals and six assists for Inter across all competitions this campaign.
But Barcelona is also getting a boost in attack with the return of Robert Lewandowski, who was sidelined for about two weeks because of a thigh injury.
In terms of head-to-head record, the two teams have played on 13 prior occasions, with Barcelona winning 6
times and Inter Milan winning only twice. Five games resulted in a draw.
So what makes Inter favourites in the game tonight?
There is a specific stat that favours the Nerazzurri.
Since its inception, the La Beneamata have never lost a Champions League semi-final game at home.
1963 - 64: Inter Milan 2 - 0 Dortmund
1964 - 65: Inter Milan 3 - 0 Liverpool
1965-66: Inter Milan 1 - 1 Real Madrid
1966-67: Inter Milan 1 - 1 CSKA Sofia
1971-72: Inter Milan 0 - 0 Celtic
1980-81: Inter Milan 1 - 0 Real Madrid
2002-03: Inter Milan 1 - 1 AC Milan
2009-10: Inter Milan 3 - 1 Barcelona
2022-23: Inter Milan 1 - 0 AC Milan

Inter Milan vs Barcelona: Starting lineups

INTER XI: Sommer; Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck; Di Marco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries; Thuram, Lautaro.
BARCELONA XI: Szczesny; Martin, Iñigo, Cubarsí, Eric; Pedri, De Jong, Olmo; Raphinha, Ferran, Lamine.
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