Barcelona is gearing up for a high-stakes UEFA Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan — a clash expected to be highly tactical with little margin for error. While confidence runs high in the Barcelona camp following their Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid, there is also a healthy respect for Inter, known for their strong defensive setup.
According to El Nacional, midfielder Pedri has made a surprising revelation about who he believes will be Barcelona’s key weapon against Inter — and it’s not Raphinha or Lamine Yamal. Pedri has backed Dani Olmo to be the decisive factor.
Olmo, who joined Barcelona last summer under Hansi Flick’s leadership, has struggled with injuries but is now back to full fitness. Set to start in the first leg, he’s seen by the coaching staff as a critical piece in breaking down Inter’s deep, compact defense.
Inter’s style — based on defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks — requires Barcelona to be patient and inventive. Pedri believes Olmo’s intelligence, quick thinking, and ability to create space and opportunities in tight areas could be exactly what Barcelona needs to unlock the Italian backline and move a step closer to the Champions League final in Munich.
