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Barcelona looking to take control of semi-final tie on home soil

Goalkeeper decision: Wojciech Szczesny is set to get the nod over Marc-Andre ter Stegen

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Hansi Flick has confirmed that Wojciech Szczesny will start for Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Inter Milan.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is available again, having been out since rupturing the patella tendon in his right knee in September, and is pushing to play a part in the final weeks of the season.

“[Szczesny] will play in the Champions League and maybe we change in La Liga,” Flick said at his pre-match press conference.

“We will see that later, but Szczesny will play in the Champions League.”

Barcelona must cope without Robert Lewandowski, after the striker picked up a hamstring earlier this month.

That kept him out of the Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid over the weekend and Lewandowski will not recover in time for the first leg against Inter.

Ferran Torres is therefore expected to lead the line, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal providing the width either side. Dani Olmo is likely to get the nod as the No10, but Flick did not rule out starting Fermin Torres on Wednesday night.

“Fermin is always an option,” Flick said.

“On Saturday we opted for Olmo, but he can start the game. He did a very good job and we need him. He always gives his maximum and he is at a very good level.”

Alejandro Balde is out with a hamstring injury, so Gerard Martin should keep his place at left-back.

Predicted Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

Injured: Lewandowski, Balde, Casado, Bernal

Time and date: 8pm BST, Wednesday April 30, 2025

Venue: LluIs Companys Olympic Stadium

TV Channel: TNT Sports