GIUSEPPE MEAZZA UNDER SIEGE: INTER AND BARCELONA BATTLE FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL AFTER WILD DRAW
May 6, 2025 Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy The legendary Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan is preparing for a magnificent football evening. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Inter Milan will welcome FC Barcelona on their home ground in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal. After a dramatic first match that ended in a 3-3 draw, progression to the final remains wide open, and both European giants have a chance to reach the coveted final in London. Inter Milan enters the second leg with a fresh dose of confidence. After an uncomfortable series of five matches without a win, Simone Inzaghi's team managed to defeat Verona 1-0 over the weekend, keeping them in the race for the Italian title, though they still trail league leaders Napoli by three points. The win wasn't spectacular – decided by a penalty in the ninth minute – but it represents an important mental boost for the team. In the first semifinal match at Camp Nou, Inter twice held the lead (2-0 and 3-2), but ultimatel...