Dimarco vs Lamine Yamal
The entire football world shares the same opinion: Lamine Yamal is the best young player in the world. The word "young" will soon disappear: best, period.
One question echoes through the corridors of the Appiano training center without an answer: How do you stop Lamine Yamal?
Simone Inzaghi hopes this isn't an insurmountable problem for Inter Milan . If Barca manage to get 40% of their attacks through Yamal, the best dribbler in the Champions League, the balance of the game could be disrupted.
For now, Federico Dimarco will be directly marking Yamal. Center-back Bastoni and midfielder Mkhitaryan will provide support.
Dimarco and Bastoni are no strangers to Yamal. Besides the first leg, they also competed against each other at EURO 2024, when Italy lost to Spain 0-1.
Denzel Dumfries vs Inigo Martinez
In the first leg at Montjuic, Dumfries showed that he is one of the best right-backs currently playing, attracting interest from Barcelona, as well as clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
Dumfries is making the most of every strength in Inzaghi's 3-5-2 system. The Dutch player will maximize the use of Barca's left flank, where Balde is not playing and Hansi Flick has to use center-back Inigo Martinez.
Inigo Martinez has been in excellent form this season. However, Dumfries' youth and technical skill pose a challenge for him.
Of course, Dumfries also had to be wary of Raphinha, the left winger and one of Barca's most important players.
Nicolo Barella vs Pedri
In midfield, Barella is a crucial warrior for Inter. The Italian international's spirit and performance determine the style of play that Inzaghi deploys.
Barella is tasked with countering Pedri, who is having a fantastic season, and has been called "the best player in the world in his position" by Toni Kroos.
Kroos's point of view is supported by Opta data: Pedri, along with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, are the three players most involved in goal-scoring actions, with 11 instances each.
Barella provides stability to Inter's midfield, while Pedri dictates the tempo of play for Barca. Both excel when positioned in front of the opponent's penalty area, with two assists in the Champions League this season.
Marcus Thuram vs Pau Cubarsi
Whether Lautaro Martinez will start remains to be seen. Regardless, Marcus Thuram is a key player in Inter's attack.
Thuram was outstanding in the first leg in Barcelona , with an improvised backheel goal. The French player excelled at wide movement, stretching the opposing defense and creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
In Barcelona's defense, Cubarsi is familiar with Inigo Martinez. At Giuseppe Meazza, Inigo played on the left wing and Araujo played center back.
The combination of Cubarsi and Araujo could leave gaps in front of Szczesny's goal, allowing Thuram and Lautaro (or Mehdi Taremi) to capitalize.
Yann Aurel Bisseck vs Raphinha
Pavard will likely only participate in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final from the bench. Therefore, Inter's right-sided center-back will be Bisseck.
Although not a key player, with only 6 starts in 11 appearances, Bisseck is still important to Inter. He stands out for his strength and aerial ability.
Bisseck will go head-to-head with Raphinha, who always makes dangerous runs from the left wing into the center. The Brazilian star is competing for the top scorer title.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/inter-dau-barca-5-chia-khoa-dinh-doat-ve-chung-ket-cup-c1-2398233.html
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