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Key Injuries Shake Inter and Barcelona Ahead of Champions League Decider

Lautaro Martínez and Jules Koundé are confirmed absentees for Tuesday's semifinal second leg, with doubts lingering over other key players.

Barcellona in emergenza, top player ko: Flick lo perde per il ritorno con l'Inter
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Overview

  • Inter striker Lautaro Martínez is ruled out for 10–15 days due to a suspected thigh muscle lesion, leaving him unavailable for the return leg at San Siro.
  • Defender Benjamin Pavard, dealing with an ankle injury, has a chance to recover in time for Tuesday's match, though his status remains uncertain.
  • Barcelona defender Jules Koundé is sidelined for 2–3 weeks with a biceps femoris muscle injury, confirmed by the club's medical staff.
  • Barcelona coach Hans-Dieter Flick stated that Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski will not play unless they receive medical clearance, with both players' availability still in question.
  • The 3–3 first-leg draw sets up a decisive and finely balanced second leg, with both teams evaluating squad depth to compensate for key absences.