God. I've been waiting for this match all week. After that absolutely bonkers 3-3 draw in the first leg, I'm practically glued to my couch with a beer already in hand. My flatmate (die-hard Barca fan) has been insufferable since we found out Lewandowski's back in the mix.

The Polish goal machine returns to Barcelona's bench tonight after that hamstring issue that kept him sidelined. 40 goals this season. FORTY. Remember when everyone thought Bayern was crazy to let him go? Yeah, not so much now.

This is gonna be massive.

The Lewandowski Factor - Should Inter Be Terrified?

Barcelona's chances just skyrocketed with Lewandowski available again. I watched him in training videos yesterday (yes, I'm that person who scours social media for pre-match hints), and he looked sharp. No visible limping or hesitation. My editor bet me $20 that he scores within 15 minutes of coming on. I stupidly took that bet.

For Inter, Lisandro Martinez starts up front despite those fitness concerns that had Inzaghi looking worried in yesterday's press conference. His response when asked if Martinez was 100%: "We'll see." Not exactly confidence-inspiring, is it?

Where to Watch Without Breaking teh Bank

Kick-off is set for 8pm BST, and Amazon Prime Video has exclusive rights to this one. The good news? If you're not a subscriber, you can sign up for their free trial and cancel before they charge you. I've done this... um... several times with different email addresses. Don't judge me.

Back in 2019, I spent €200 on tickets to see Barcelona play when I was in Spain, and it was pouring rain the entire match. Sometimes the couch view is better.

Starting XIs - Some Surprises!

Inter Milan: Sommer, Dumfries, Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dimarco, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Martinez, Thuram

Barcelona: Szczesny; Martin, Inigo, Cubarsi, Eric; Pedri, De Jong, Olmo; Raphinha, Ferran, Lamine Yamal

I'm honestly shocked that Xavi's gone with Ferran up front rather than holding that spot for Lewandowski. It's like bringing a water pistol to a gunfight... though I've been wrong about Ferran before. He tends to show up in big games like a ghost at a family reunion – unexpected and slightly terrifying.

The Path to Glory

Barcelona are hunting their sixth Champions League final appearance, which feels almost unfair given their dominance in the 2010s. Meanwhile, Inter are desperate to recapture European glory and prove their recent domestic success isn't just a Serie A thing.

Listen. This tie is perfectly balanced. Three goals apiece from the first leg. Home advantage to Inter. Lewandowski lurking on the bench for Barca. I haven't been this nervous about a match I'm not even playing in since... well, since Liverpool's comeback against Barcelona in 2019.

Poor Barca fans. Still having nightmares about that one, I bet.

What's Your Prediction?

I'm going with a 2-1 win for Inter, but then Lewandowski comes on and scores in the 83rd minute to force extra time. And then... actually, I'm too superstitious to predict beyond that. My neighbor banged on the wall last time I shouted during a late goal, adn I'm not looking to get evicted tonight.

The match kicks off in just a few hours. I'll be here, probably eating my weight in chips and questioning every tactical decision like I could do better from my sofa.