Overview

• Inter Milan have lost three consecutive matches without scoring, including a Coppa Italia exit to AC Milan, and dropped to second in Serie A behind Napoli.
• Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to win the Copa del Rey, completing the first leg of a possible treble and maintaining their LaLiga lead.
• Inter's Marcus Thuram has returned to training after a thigh injury but remains uncertain for the match, while Benjamin Pavard is ruled out with an ankle issue.
• Inter coach Simone Inzaghi emphasized the need to recover mental and physical sharpness, urging his team to move past their recent struggles.
• Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed his team’s focus remains intact despite their recent cup success, with the same lineup expected to start against Inter.