The first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan ended in an exciting 3-3 draw, a match that saw intense competition and open attacking play from both sides. The decision remains pending until the return leg, which will be held next Tuesday at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, with fans eagerly awaiting to see who will secure a place in the Champions League final.
Barcelona is currently in a state of anticipation and concern regarding the physical condition of two of its key players, Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski, ahead of the highly anticipated second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan, one of the most important events of the current football season for the Catalan club.
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According to the Spanish newspaper AS, left-back Alejandro Balde is making steady progress toward a full recovery from the injury he sustained to his left hamstring during the match against Leganés on April 12.
Although the initial diagnosis indicated a three-week absence, recent medical updates suggest that he could return to group training this week, possibly featuring for a few minutes in Barcelona’s match against Real Valladolid on Saturday, as a precursor to his potential starting role against Inter Milan.
On the other hand, doubts persist about Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, the team’s top scorer this season with 40 goals. Lewandowski suffered a similar hamstring injury on April 19 against Celta Vigo, and reports indicate he may need approximately three weeks of rest.
Despite these assessments, Barcelona’s medical staff are considering bringing him to Milan on Monday, just in case any scenario arises during the match. Even if he isn’t fully fit to start, there is a possibility he could be on the bench and come on in the second half if needed.
