Barcelona have Lionel Messi back but are not expected to start him against a Romelu Lukaku-less Inter this evening.

Messi has recovered from a calf injury to regain his place in the squad, alongside Ousmane Dembele and teenage sensation Ansu Fati.

However, despite tweeting ‘The Goat’ had returned, Barca will probably start youth product Carles Perez on the right wing against Inter.

As for the Nerazzurri, Lukaku is out with a muscle problem so the stage is set for Alexis Sanchez to partner Lautaro Martinez up top.

Barcelona have Lionel Messi back but are not expected to start him against a Romelu Lukaku-less Inter this evening.

Messi has recovered from a calf injury to regain his place in the squad, alongside Ousmane Dembele and teenage sensation Ansu Fati.

However, despite tweeting ‘The Goat’ had returned, Barca will probably start youth product Carles Perez on the right wing against Inter.

As for the Nerazzurri, Lukaku is out with a muscle problem so the stage is set for Alexis Sanchez to partner Lautaro Martinez up top.

The Manchester United loanee was sent off in Serie A last weekend, but his ban does not apply to the Champions League.

Barcelona (probable): Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; De Jong, Busquets, Rakitic; Perez, Suarez, Griezmann

Inter (probable): Handanovic; Godin, de Vrij, Skriniar; D’Ambrosio, Barella, Brozovic, Sensi, Asamoah; Lautaro, Alexis

Referee: Skomina (SVN)

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