Monday, April 19, 2010

20.04. (Tue) 20:45 Inter - Barcelona

  • Both sides met in the group stages this season: the outcome was a goalless draw at the San Siro and a 2-0 win for Barcelona at Camp Nou.
  • This is the fourth time Barcelona have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in the last five seasons, winning twice (2006 and 2009).
  • The last time Inter Milan reached the semi-finals of the Champions League was back in the 2002/03 season - they were eventually knocked out by AC Milan.
  • Inter Milan have won their last five Champions League games, the best run currently in the competition. They have also kept three consecutive clean sheets.
  • Barcelona have drawn seven of their last eight away games in the Champions League.
  • The Blaugrana have kept a clean sheet in their last five Champions League games against Italian sides.
  • Inter Milan have scored six goals from outside the box, the most in the Champions League this season.
  • Barcelona have completed 6084 passes, a Champions League-high this season. That's 2931 more than Inter Milan (3153).
  • 50% - Wesley Sneijder has been directly involved in six of Inter Milan's 12 goals in the Champions League this season: two goals, four assists.
  • Lionel Messi is the top scorer in the Champions League this season with eight goals. He has netted seven in his last five Champions League games.