Barcelona and Inter Milan are set to face off in the Champions League at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, reviving a rivalry that dates back to when Mourinho's Inter ousted Pep's Barcelona 15 years ago. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, are in top form, averaging 3.1 goals per game in Europe this season, and coming off a dramatic Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid. Despite Barcelona's attacking prowess, Inter Milan, led by Simone Inzaghi, boasts a formidable defensive record, remaining unbeaten in their last 15 Champions League away games and conceding just five goals in Europe this season. Barcelona will be without key player Robert Lewandowski due to injury, but hope to see Alejandro Balde return, while Inter's Lautaro Martinez will be pivotal, although Marcus Thuram and Benjamin Pavard are doubtful due to injuries. The match will be available for streaming in the U.S. on Paramount+, as CBS Sports Network will not broadcast it live in English.

Barcelona hosts Inter Milan at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025, rekindling a competitive European rivalry that saw Inter eliminate Barcelona under Mourinho 15 years ago.

Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, has been in excellent form, scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game in European competitions and recently securing a significant Copa del Rey victory over Real Madrid.

Inter Milan, managed by Simone Inzaghi, has maintained a solid defensive record, being unbeaten in their last 15 Champions League away matches and conceding only five goals in the current European season.

Key players missing for Barcelona include Robert Lewandowski due to a hamstring injury, while Alejandro Balde might return; Inter's lineup may be affected by Marcus Thuram and Benjamin Pavard's injuries.

The highly anticipated match will be streamed on Paramount+ in the U.S., as it will not be available on CBS Sports Network for live English-language broadcast.

Barcelona and Inter renew their European rivalry at Montjuic, fifteen years after Mourinho's Inter famously knocked out Pep's Barca.

This time, it's Hansi Flick's young, fearless squad looking to break through, firing at a rampant 3.1 goals per game across Europe this season. Fresh off a dramatic Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid and leading La Liga, Barca are flying high.

But they'll know Inter's unbeaten run in their last 15 Champions League away games is no fluke. Simone Inzaghi has developed his team like that.

They were the finalists just two years ago. So, now, Inter have been all about grit and grind this season, conceding just five goals in Europe so far. Frattesi's late heroics against Bayern was just the trailer of what the Catalans should expect from them this season.

At the same time, Inter will need every ounce of their famed defensive steel to hold off a Barcelona side which seems likely to scored with every on-target attempt. 

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.

This Champions League clash takes place at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

lineups, team news

Still without Robert Lewandowski due to a hamstring issue, Barcelona are hopeful Alejandro Balde can return at left-back, though Gerard Martin is on standby.

Youngsters Marc Bernal and Marc Casado remain sidelined with knee injuries, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen is fit again and pushing to start in goal. Flick is expected to stick with the in-form duo of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on the wings, with Ferran Torres leading the line.

Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin — De Jong, Pedri — Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha — Torres.

Injured: Lewandowski, Balde (doubt), Bernal, Casado.
Suspended: None.

Lautaro Martinez remains the focal point for Inter, having scored in five straight Champions League games, but his strike partner Marcus Thuram faces a race against time with a thigh problem.

Benjamin Pavard also picked up an ankle injury at the weekend and is a doubt. On the positive side, Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski have returned to fitness, while Alessandro Bastoni and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are back from domestic bans and set to start.

Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni — Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Martinez, Thuram.

Injured: Thuram (doubt), Pavard (doubt).
Suspended: None.

Champions League fixture schedule this week

All times in ET

Tuesday, April 29

• Arsenal vs. PSG (3 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 30

• Barcelona vs. Inter Milan (3 p.m.)