Yamal had a starring role as Barca and Inter played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in last week's first leg and the coach says that his team must limit the influence of the teenage "quick thinker" in Tuesday's (06.05.25) decisive second leg of the semi-final tie.

Inzaghi told reporters: "We need to keep him away from the ball, but it's impossible.

"Whether that is a double marking job or one player following him closely, we will try to always pay attention to him. He's such a great talent at 17 years old.

"Seeing him live, he's so dangerous. Everyone gives him the ball. What impressed me was his speed of thought, he's such a quick thinker. Even before receiving the ball, he always knows what move to make."

Inter will face the threat of Barca's fearsome forward line - which is also set to include the returning Robert Lewandowski - but Inzaghi explained that his players are optimistic about going through to the final later this month as they seek to make the most of home advantage.

He said: "We are up against a strong team, we have had a taste of that first-hand in the first leg. But I hope to see a great Inter against Barcelona. We know the importance of this game.

"It will take a huge performance. We need to be switched on and clearheaded. The group believes in their ability to win this game and can't wait for it.

"There's just the right amount of tension. It's almost a final and we get to play it in front of our fans."