Barcelona will welcome a crucial boost as Alejandro Balde has been declared fully fit for their Champions League second leg against Inter Milan in Italy.
The left-back has recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him out of action for the past three matches across all competitions.
Despite remaining unbeaten during Balde’s absence, Barcelona’s backline looked shaky at times. Gerard Martin filled in at left-back but struggled in the first leg against Inter, prompting head coach Hansi Flick to replace him at halftime. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, leaving everything to play for in the return leg on May 6.
Helena Condis of Cope confirmed that Balde was part of the squad traveling for the game, and his return is expected to bring much-needed pace and stability to Barcelona’s defense. The team will rely on Balde’s speed and sharp movement on the flank as they push to advance to the next stage of the competition.
The second leg promises to be an intense battle, and Balde’s presence could make the difference.
