⚽ Barcelona vs Inter Milan 2025 – Full Match Report, Score Breakdown & Player Ratings
The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2025 clash between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan lived up to the hype, delivering drama, skill, and late-game action that left fans on the edge of their seats. Played on April 29, 2025, at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou, this match was not just a battle of tactics—but a display of European football’s elite talent.
📊 Final Score
Barcelona 2 – 2 Inter Milan
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⚽ Lewandowski (21’)
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⚽ Martínez (39’)
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⚽ Pedri (67’)
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⚽ Çalhanoğlu (88’)
🔥 Match Summary – Minute-by-Minute Highlights
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⏱ 21’ – Lewandowski opens the scoring with a stunning header off a Raphinha cross.
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⏱ 39’ – Lautaro Martínez levels for Inter with a low-driven strike past Ter Stegen.
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⏱ 67’ – Pedri finishes a team build-up with a brilliant shot from outside the box.
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⏱ 88’ – Çalhanoğlu scores from a free kick to tie it 2–2, sending the away fans wild.
🧠 Key Moments & Tactical Highlights
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🔄 Xavi opted for a high-press 4-3-3 with Gavi and Pedri dominating midfield early.
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🧤 Ter Stegen made 5 crucial saves, keeping Barca in the match during Inter’s second-half push.
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📉 Inter shifted to a 3-5-2 in the final 30 minutes, overwhelming Barcelona’s flanks.
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🟨 6 yellow cards were issued, highlighting the match's intensity.
| PLAYER | TEAM | RATING |
| Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | 8.5 |
| Pedri | Barcelona | 8.3 |
| Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | 8.6 |
| Çalhanoğlu | Inter Milan | 8.2 |
| Ter Stegen | Barcelona | 7.9 |
| Barella | Inter Milan | 7.5 |
🧩 Stat Highlights
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🔢 Possession: Barcelona 55% – Inter Milan 45%
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🎯 Shots on Target: Barcelona 6 – Inter Milan 7
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📈 Pass Accuracy: Barcelona 89% – Inter Milan 84%
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🏃♂️ Distance Covered: Both teams over 105 km
📣 Coach Reactions
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Xavi Hernandez: "We had control but lost intensity in the last 10 minutes. Proud of the team’s effort."
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Simone Inzaghi: "The boys showed great heart. That late goal was well deserved."
📅 What’s Next?
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🗓 Inter Milan host the return leg at San Siro next week.
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✅ Both teams are level on points in their group standings.
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📺 Match will be live on CBS Sports and Paramount+ for U.S. viewers.
