Unlike PSG, Inter qualified directly to the last 16 after finishing in fourth place, conceding just one goal in its eight league games. In the knockout stage, Simone Inzaghi's team overcame Feyenoord in the round of 16, Bayern in the quarterfinals and Lamine Yamal and Barcelona in a pair of epic legs in the semifinals.

Barcelona enters Leg 2 of the Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan as a slight favorite to advance after Leg 1 treated fans to a thrilling 3-3 draw.

As some Italian teams disappointed in the Champions League, Serie A will have four teams in the next edition. Inter are the only side still in the UEFA Champions League, and they will face PSG in the final.

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi says careful squad management is crucial as he tried to balance domestic duties with the looming Champions League final.

Inter Milan followed a stunning UEFA Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona by beating Torino 2-0 in Serie A, with an 11th win from the last 12 meetings moving them level on points with leaders Napoli in the thrilling race for the Scudetto.