Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan vs Barcelona: Lautaro Martinez, Federico Dimarco & Yann Bisseck All Start | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Lautaro Martinez and Federico Dimarco against Barcelona. This evening’s Champions League semi-final second-leg clash kicks off at 21.00 CET at Giuseppe Meazza.

Indeed, they featured in the 2023 showpiece but fell agonizingly short of European supremacy. Unfortunately, Manchester City got the better of them.

However, Inter can atone for that heartbreak in Munich next month, provided they can beat Barcelona at home.

Therefore, head coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to name the strongest starting eleven amid a subsiding injury crisis.

Federico Dimarco Given Benefit of The Doubt

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 03, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Firstly, the big news on the team sheet is the return of Denzel Dumfries.

Indeed, the Dutch wingback has regained full fitness and will start on the right wing.

Then, in goal, Yann Sommer retains his place between the sticks ahead of Josep Martinez.

In defense, meanwhile, it is the trio of Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, and Alessandro Bastoni. Then, Benjamin Pavard is out with an ankle injury.

On the left flank, meanwhile, Federico Dimarco keeps his place in the starting lineup despite an underwhelming performance at Montjuic.

Therefore, Carlos Augusto starts on the bench.

Lautaro Martinez Back to Full Fitness

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, in midfield, Nicolo Barella moves into a box-to-box midfield role. Therefore, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan complete the trio.

After failing to impress against Hellas Verona, Davide Frattesi returns to the bench as the Armenian gets the nod in midfield.

Lastly, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram lead the line. El Toro is back from a minor thigh problem.

Therefore, Marko Arnautovic remains on the bench. The same goes for Mehdi Taremi.

In addition to Pavard, Joaquin Correa is not in contention after being omitted from Inter’s UEFA list.

Official Starting Lineups: Inter Milan Vs Barcelona – Lautaro Martinez, Federico Dimarco & Yann Bisseck Start

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates with his team-mate Federico Dimarco after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

INTER (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 31 Bisseck, 15 Acerbi, 95 Bastoni; 2 Dumfries, 23 Barella, 20 Calhanoglu, 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco; 9 Thuram, 10 Lautaro Martinez. Bench: 12 Di Gennaro, 13 Josep Martinez, 6 De Vrij, 7 Zielinski, 8 Arnautovic, 16 Frattesi, 21 Asllani, 30 Carlos Augusto, 36 Darmian, 56 Re Cecconi, 59 Zalewski, 99 Taremi. Coach: Inzaghi. Suspended: none. Unavailable: Pavard.