UEFA Champions League: Barcelona vs Inter Milan match preview

2018-19 LaLiga champions Barcelona are under fire from critics and fans this season. Recurring injuries to star player - Lionel Messi - have not made things easier for Ernesto Valverde & Co. That is precisely the reason why Barca will be expected to bag all three points when they go up against Italian giants Inter Milan on matchday two of UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season. Here is our take on both teams along with some vital stats and figures ahead of the game at Camp Nou. 

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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona look to continue winning run against Inter Milan

Barcelona have only lost on one occasion in their last nine meetings against Inter Milan in Europe. They last lost at the San Siro in April 2010 (1-3). After the disappointing start to their domestic season, the pressure will be on Ernesto Valverde's team to bag all three points in front of home fans on Wednesday night. Star player Lionel Messi's inclusion against Inter Milan is still surrounded by a shroud of mystery. Hopefully, fans will get to see the little master in action against Inter Milan. 

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UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan hope to end away blues at the Camp Nou

Contrary to Barcelona, Inter Milan have enjoyed a glorious start to their 2019-20 Serie A campaign. The Italian giants look a motivated side under Antonio Conte and will look to improve on that in the match against Barcelona. Former Barca player Alexis Sanchez will return to the Camp Nou on matchday two. The likes of Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez will hope to bag some goals in their UEFA Champions League tie.

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