Inter Milan Prepares Special Tactics to Face Barcelona’s Wonderkid in Champions League

Inter Milan Strategizes to Contain Lamine Yamal

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg at San Siro, Inter Milan is formulating a specialized strategy to neutralize Barcelona’s 17-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal. In the first leg, which concluded in a 3-3 draw, Yamal showcased his exceptional talent, scoring a remarkable goal and consistently challenging Inter’s defense. His performance included six successful dribbles—the highest in the match—and six shots on goal, two of which struck the woodwork, according to reuters.com

Simone Inzaghi’s Tactical Approach

Inter’s head coach, Simone Inzaghi, emphasized the importance of limiting Yamal’s influence on the game. “The ideal scenario is that the ball doesn’t reach him,” Inzaghi stated, highlighting plans to implement double or even triple marking to curb Yamal’s impact. Inzaghi also acknowledged the overall strength of Barcelona, noting the challenges posed by their dynamic attack, according to cadenaser.com.

Alessandro Bastoni’s Perspective

Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, who has previously faced Yamal at the international level, praised the young forward’s rapid development.

“He’s a phenomenon born every 50 years,” Bastoni remarked, underscoring the necessity for Inter to elevate their defensive efforts to contain such a unique talent, as reported by reuters.com.

Match Details

• Fixture: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona

• Competition: UEFA Champions League Semifinal Second Leg

• Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan

• Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

• Time: 21:00 CET (Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 03:00 WIB)