FC Barcelona have confirmed their squad list for tonight’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Manager Hansi Flick has named his 21-man group for the crucial European tie, but five players will be missing due to injury or registration issues. Star striker Robert Lewandowski and left-back Alejandro Balde are sidelined but could return for the second leg in Milan on May 6.
Meanwhile, Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Casadó, and Marc Bernal are also unavailable. Ter Stegen is not registered for the Champions League squad and has been out for several months with injury, along with Casadó and Bernal.
Barcelona Squad List vs Inter
Here is the full squad list confirmed by Barcelona for the first leg against Inter:
Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczesny Iñaki Peña, Ander Astralaga
Defenders: Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsí, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Hector Fort, Eric Garcia
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Pablo Torre, Fermin Lopez
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Pau Victor
🚨 Hansi Flick's squad for #BarçaInter in the @ChampionsLeague semifinals! pic.twitter.com/dELkMquXJ8
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Barcelona Injury News: Lewandowski and Balde Expected Back for Second Leg
While Flick is without five players tonight, leaving Barcelona light on experienced options, both Lewandowski and Balde are progressing well in their recovery.
The pair are reportedly working toward full fitness and are expected to be in contention when Barcelona travel to San Siro for the return leg next week.
Inter Injury Update: Marcus Thuram Set to Start
Meanwhile, Inter Milan have received a fitness boost ahead of the first leg. French striker Marcus Thuram returned to full training on Tuesday and is expected to start alongside Lautaro Martinez in attack.
Inter manager Simone Inzaghi confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Thuram gave “good signs” during the final training session, though a final decision would be made on the day of the match.
Inzaghi on Inter’s Fitness: Dimarco and Dumfries Also Ready
Inzaghi also confirmed that Federico Dimarco is fully fit and will start at left wing-back. On the right, Denzel Dumfries is set to return to the XI after missing several games through injury. Benjamin Pavard is Inter’s only major absentee, while Joaquin Correa remains excluded from the UEFA squad list.
When Is Barcelona vs Inter? Match Info
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Fixture: Barcelona vs Inter Milan
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Competition: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final, First Leg
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Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Kick-Off: 21:00 CET
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Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
