Barcelona kick off their Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday as they host Inter on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Hansi Flick’s aspect are favourites to progress to subsequent month’s remaining in opposition to certainly one of Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain, however it will likely be very powerful to get previous the Nerrazzuri, regardless of their poor latest type.
It has been a troublesome couple of weeks for Inter, who’ve misplaced their final three matches throughout all competitions. However that’s now behind them in keeping with star striker Lautaro Martinez, who spoke to the media on Tuesday (by way of ).
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“We’re collectively. This week has been powerful for us. We’re the primary to endure after we lose. Tomorrow we are going to face an awesome workforce. At this level, this could occur. To date we now have accomplished job. The group is ok, united.”
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 19: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his workforce’s first purpose throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Empoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Lautaro, again in 2020, would be the point of interest for Inter in assault, however he is aware of that his teammates in defence will should be at their greatest to cease the likes of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
“We all know the offensive energy of the workforce. We have now to do an awesome job defensively. We’re a workforce that has defended very nicely. We have now to defend collectively to strive to not allow them to have scoring probabilities.”
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Lautaro was requested particularly about Lamine Yamal, whose unimaginable rise during the last couple of years , who’s the worldwide teammate of the Inter participant. In his opinion, there isn’t a grounds for the 2 to be in contrast.
“Leo for me has no comparability, he’s the most effective participant of all time. However Lamine Yamal is a crucial participant who’s doing an awesome job.”