Barcelona is gearing up for a crucial showdown tomorrow as they welcome Inter Milan for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Riding high from their recent Copa del Rey triumph, the Catalan side aims to build on that success and reach the Champions League final for the first time in a decade.
Their 3–2 last-minute victory over Real Madrid in the cup final has boosted hopes of achieving a treble this season.
However, manager Hansi Flick faces a setback ahead of the clash. According to the Catalan newspaper Sport, left-back Alejandro Balde will miss the match due to a thigh muscle injury. He remains in recovery, and the club is being cautious to prevent further complications.
In Balde’s absence, Gerard Martín is likely to start, although Iñigo Martínez is also an option for the left-back position in Wednesday’s high-stakes encounter.
