Dani Olmo, a midfielder for Barcelona, shared his confidence before their UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg match against Inter Milan at San Siro.
Dani Olmo highlighted that prior wins in renowned venues like Santiago Bernabeu, Metropolitano, and Signal Iduna Park inspire his team instead of intimidating them, ahead of the Champions League match set to begin at 8 p.m. later tonight.
During a press conference held on Monday ahead of the match, Olmo commented on the importance of this moment for Barcelona, saying, “It’s been six years since Barça reached the semi-finals and ten years since we last made it to the final. We are thrilled and ready for this challenge.
He recognized how crucial home advantage is in football but reassured that the team is focused and prepared to perform, saying, “We have experienced success in tough environments, and that only motivates us further.”
Recall that the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou ended with a thrilling 3-3 draw, paving the way for an enticing second leg.
Lautaro Martinez’s fitness ahead of the match has also been the subject of good news. Despite concerns about his availability after sustaining an injury in the first leg, the Inter Milan forward has recovered impressively and is anticipated to play.
Mundo Deportivo reports that after a hastened rehabilitation process, Martinez has been confirmed as fit for tonight’s match at San Siro.
He took part in training, completing shooting and sprint drills comfortably, which shows he is ready. He was also seen training with Marcus Thuram in attacking drills under coach Simone Inzaghi. Inter Milan will be without defender Benjamin Pavard due to an ankle injury, but the rest of the team remains largely unchanged. Coach Inzaghi might choose to keep the same starting lineup as in the first leg, with Yann Bisseck filling in defensively. With Martinez likely starting alongside Thuram, their dynamic partnership could create significant challenges for Barcelona’s defense, which has demonstrated weaknesses in recent matches.
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