One of the most potent attacks in the league will go head-to-head with the best defensive side of this season’s Champions League campaign.

Barcelona come into the match in strong form, fresh off their Copa del Rey triumph in El Clásico. However, they’ll be without their top scorer Lewandowski for this first leg against Inter. Even so, the presence of Raphinha and Yamal has proven effective Barça managed to put three past Real Madrid without Lewandowski.

Breaking down Inter’s defense will be a tougher task. The Italian side is known for sitting deep in a low block, making space hard to find. They rely heavily on set pieces and quick counter-attacks to create chances.

Barcelona’s high defensive line could work against them in this matchup. Inter are well-equipped to exploit that space, with Calhanoglu capable of launching precise forward passes and Lautaro Martínez always ready to finish. In fact, Lautaro scored in his last visit to Barcelona on a Calhanoglu assist in a thrilling 3–3 draw.