The first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, marked by fierce competition and open attacking football. With everything still to play for, the decisive second leg will take place next Tuesday at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, as fans await the outcome with great anticipation.
Barcelona is closely monitoring the fitness of two essential players—Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski—ahead of the crucial Champions League semi-final clash, a major highlight of the season for the club.
According to Spain’s *AS* newspaper, left-back Alejandro Balde is recovering well from a left hamstring injury he suffered on April 12 during a match against Leganés. Initially expected to be sidelined for three weeks, recent medical updates suggest he might rejoin team training soon and could even play a few minutes against Real Valladolid on Saturday. This appearance would serve as a test before potentially starting in the upcoming clash with Inter.
Meanwhile, doubts linger over star striker Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s top scorer this season with 40 goals. He sustained a similar hamstring injury on April 19 in a match against Celta Vigo and was expected to rest for about three weeks.
Nevertheless, the club’s medical team is considering taking Lewandowski to Milan as a precaution. While he may not be fit to start, there’s a chance he could be available as a substitute in the second half if necessary.
