Barcelona travel to the San Siro for an eye-catching Champions League showdown with Inter Milan as they look to reignite their European campaign.
Defeat to Bayern Munich before the international break is Barcelona’s only loss this season and Xavi’s side look to be in a shootout with Inter for second place in Group C.
Bayern face back-to-back games against Viktoria Plzen in the next ten days with Barcelona and Inter squaring off twice, in a crunch fortnight of action.
Xavi is under pressure to secure a last 16 spot, after a disappointing European performance in 2021-22, with home boss Simone Inzaghi under pressure following an inconsistent start to their Serie A season.
The Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary from Milan.
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Inter Milan vs. Barcelona live score
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Inter Milan vs. Barcelona live updates & highlights from Champions League clash
45 Mins to KO: Xavi and Inzaghi gear up for a HUGE night in Milan
Barcelona head coach Xavi is under no illusions of the challenge posed by Inter.
“Inter is still a very strong team. They have a different system to anything we’ve come across this season and two strikers is not something you see much in Spain.
“They’re a tough opponent. We’ve already lost to Bayern. We have to match the performance we showed in Munich, but with a win.
“It looks like it’s going to be a battle between us, as we both lost to Bayern, so we can’t fail now.”
Inzaghi is under pressure ahead of tonight’s game, with 12 points from eight Serie A games in 2022/23, and his position will weaken if Inter lose.
“Barcelona are very strong and complete. One of the three teams that plays the best football in Europe, we know the importance of the game. We’re Inter and we’ll try to play with all our strengths but it could be a game of suffering.
“They are aggressive, with incredible ball recovery players, they know how to do everything, in and out, of possession, and they have now added Lewandowski, who is a great player.”
55 Mins to KO: INZAGHI RINGS THE CHANGES
Inter boss Inzaghi mirrors Xavi with five starting changes from their own league outings last weekend with Andre Onana in for Samir Handanovic in goal.
Dutch international Stefan de Vrij replaces Francesco Acerbi in defence with Matteo Darmian and Henrikh Mkhitaryan drafted into a reshuffled midfield.
Joaquin Correa starts in place of Edin Dzeko, with the Bosnian international only fit enough for a place on the bench.
Tonight’s starting XI 📋#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarça pic.twitter.com/S6uznuDnfk
— Inter (@Inter_en) October 4, 2022
1 Hr to KO: TEAM NEWS IS IN!!!
Five changes for Barcelona following their 1-0 La Liga weekend win over Mallorca as Xavi freshens things up in Milan.
Three swaps in defence, as Marcos Alonso, Eric Garcia and Sergi Roberto come in for Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique and Alex Balde.
Spanish international Pedri replaces Franck Kessie in midfield with Raphinha preferred to Ansu Fati in attack.
🚨 Barça XI 🚨#InterBarça | @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/4u7hKSW7j9
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 4, 2022
90 mins to KO: Hello, and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of tonight’s clash between Inter Milan vs. Barcelona. It’s two European giants, it’s one iconic stadium and it’s the Champions League! Settle in, we’ll be bringing you team news shortly.
The stage is set.#InterBarça | @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/8TcFGi7UGG
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 4, 2022
Inter Milan vs. Barcelona predicted lineups
Inzaghi is without Romelu Lukaku, due to an ongoing thigh injury for the Belgian international, with Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Cordaz also out.
Inter Milan lineup (3-5-2): Onana (GK) — Bastoni, de Vrij, Skriniar — Dimarco, Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Darmian — Correa, Martinez
Inter Milan subs (12): Handanovic (GK), Dumfries, Acerbi, Gagliardini, Gosens Bellanova, Dzeko, Asllani, D’Ambrosio, Botis (GK), Zanotti, Carboni
Xavi’s injury list continues to grow – following the international break – with Ronald Araujo sidelined until after the World Cup, and Hector Bellerin, Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay and Jules Kounde still in recovery.
Barcelona lineup (4-3-3): Ter Stegen (GK) — Alonso, Christensen, Garcia, Roberto — Gavi, Busquets, Pedri — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembele
Barcelona subs (10): Pena (GK), Tenas (GK), Balde, Alba, Pique, Kessie, Fati, Casado, Torres, Torre
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What time is Inter Milan vs. Barcelona?
Inter Milan play host to Barcelona at the San Siro in Milan, Italy. It kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Tues, October 4.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Tues, Oct 4 | Tues, Oct 4 | Tues, Oct 4 | Weds, Oct 5 |
| Time | 20:00 BST | 15:00 ET | 15:00 ET | 06:00 AET |
How to watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 4 | – | – | – |
| Streaming | BT Sport website/app | Paramount+/VIX+ | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: Matches are carried across BT Sport streaming and TV platforms.
USA: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona will be shown on streaming services Paramount+ and VIX+.
Canada: Every Champions League match all season long are broadcast in Canada via DAZN.
Australia: Every Champions League match all season long are streamed in Australia via Stan Sport.
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