MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Fabio Capello, Laureus Ambassador, attends the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominations announcement at Real Casa de Correos on March 03, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello identifies one Barcelona player who can be decisive against Inter Milan

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Having taken care of the La Liga game against Real Valladolid that was sandwiched between the two legs of the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie against Inter Milan, FC Barcelona are now set to play in one of the most important games of the season for them on Tuesday, i.e., the second leg of this UCL tie.

For this purpose, the Blaugranes will travel to Italy today, ahead of the crucial game at the legendary stadium, San Siro.

There is no doubt that both teams are going to try their best to make their way to the final, as the aggregate score currently stands at 3-3.

Fabio Capello opens up on the upcoming match

In such a context, the former Italian manager Fabio Capello believes the Catalans have the tools to get the better of the Nerazzurri in this second leg.

As MARCA has reported, the former AC Milan and Real Madrid manager identified one particular name that can prove to be the difference-maker for Barcelona:

“How do I see the second leg against FC Barcelona? 50/50. The great quality of the Blaugrana team scares me. And the possible return of Lewandowski would make the difference.”

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale scores his team's third goal whilst under pressure from Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo defending a corner during Barcelona vs Inter Milan. [Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images]

Inter Milan thinking about the UCL

Fabio Capello also believed that Inter Milan’s woes in Serie A have come because of their higher emphasis on the UCL:

“Has Inter lost their rhythm? More than anything, they’ve been too humble, or maybe they’ve just been thinking too much about the Champions League.”

Both Barcelona and Inter Milan made massive changes to their starting lineup in their last league games, even though they are still competing for the league titles, as they wanted to preserve their energies for the upcoming UCL tie.

Both of them were able to win these league games with the barest of margins and would now be looking to ensure they get to the final of the UCL with another win on Tuesday.

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