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Barcelona vs Inter Milan LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League fixture

Follow live Champions League updates as Barcelona host Inter Milan

Jack Watson
Barcelona
Wednesday 02 October 2019 16:45 EDT
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Inter struck early against Barcelona
Inter struck early against Barcelona (Getty)

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Barcelona host Inter Milan in this evening’s glamour Champions League fixture. You can follow live coverage of the match below.

Barcelona have endured a tough start to their La Liga campaign and were held in their opener at Dortmund, leaving all four sides with one point after a game.

Inter Milan meanwhile drew with Slavia Prague, meaning that it’s all to play for. Follow the latest updates from Spain here.

Match preview

When is it?

Kick-off at the Camp Nou is at 8pm (BST) on Wednesday 2 October.

How can I watch it?

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport ESPN and can be streamed live online via the BT app and website.

Team News

Lionel Messi is expected to miss out with an adductor problem, however, the Argentinian may be able to make the bench. Ousmane Dembele is also returning from injury and has only recently returned to training meaning he is unlikely to feature.

Inter boast an injury-free squad with Alexis Sanchez expected to make the starting line-up after scoring twice before being sent off against Sampdoria last week.

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

RB Salzburg enter the game!

Hwang gets himself into the box, then sensationally sends Virgil Van Dijk for a half-time beer with a lovely cut back inside. The finish is good too, but that was filth to do that to Van Dijk who is the best defender since time began...apparently.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 20:40

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

Suarez has the Nou Camp tutted - or the Catalan equivalent - as he opts to shoot at goal himself rather than slipping the ball to Griezmann, who was in a much better position.

There's been some question marks about his form this season, and that tame effort won't go down well with the locals.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 20:44

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

43: Arthur, one of the most exciting midfielders out there, goes on a twisting and turning run and almost rounds it off with a goal. Barcelona have shown glimpses here.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 20:46

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

It's been a blistering first 45 minutes at Anfield.

Sadio Mane opened the scoring against his former club - see the below fixture for standard lack of celebration.

Andy Robertson and Mo Salah added the second and third before Hwang Hee-Chan pulled one back for the visiting side.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 20:47

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

Jack Watson2 October 2019 20:47

Lille 1-1 Chelsea 

it seems that Chelsea have found their level. That sounds harsh, but it's been a very even game.

Frank Lampard will be delighted to see the Abraham scoring machine roll on, his early goal was, however, cancelled out by Victor Osimhen's header from a corner.

Jorginho almost put the visitors back in front shortly before the half-time whistle, but could only watch as his shot cannoned back off the crossbar. 

Ajax are beating Valencia 1-0 in the other game in this group, which suits the Blues.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 20:49

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

Right, we're back underway. Anyone for some more goals?

Jack Watson2 October 2019 21:02

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

*Hums M83 Midnight City*

Jack Watson2 October 2019 21:03

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

50: Oh Adrian! He tries to pass the ball past Daka, who stretches a leg out and almost deflects it into the net. 

That could have made things interesting.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 21:07

Liverpool 3-1 RB Salzburg

Lille 1-1 Chelsea

Barcelona 0-1 Inter Milan

50: Frank Lampard has just done the manager-feints-to-header move as Tomori heads over from William's brilliant cross. Decent start from the Blues.

Jack Watson2 October 2019 21:09

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