According to reports, Inter Milan, who dreamed of winning the treble (Serie A, Coppa Italia, and UEFA Champions League), has faced a crisis due to the unexpected brilliance of three players: Luka Jovic, Scott McTominay, and Matias Soule. Now, they must face Barcelona at Montjuic with a fragile morale.

Inter, who had a brilliant performance this season, suffered three consecutive defeats against Bologna (1-0), AC Milan (3-0), and Roma (1-0) after Marcus Thuram’s injury in the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. These failures eliminated their chances of reaching the Coppa Italia final, and with the last two defeats in Serie A, their league title hopes were also jeopardized. Napoli took advantage of this opportunity and, with a win against Torino, took the top spot with a three-point lead.

Luka Jovic, the former Real Madrid striker who joined the club in 2019 for €60 million but failed to make an impact, revived himself after unsuccessful spells at Fiorentina and a return to AC Milan in 2023. Despite struggling with injuries in his second season at Milan, he scored two crucial goals against Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final, eliminating them and destroying their treble dreams.

Matias Soule, another factor in Inter’s downfall, shined in the last three matches with two goals and an assist, playing a key role in weakening Inter. His sudden ability to score was unexpected and impactful.

Scott McTominay, the former Manchester United midfielder who is now a star at Napoli, scored 12 goals this season, including two crucial ones against Inter, securing Napoli’s top spot. This versatile midfielder is one of the contenders for Serie A’s best player.

Inter, with defensive weaknesses, midfield imbalance, and a drop in attacking form, must face a Barcelona side that is high on morale after a dramatic Copa del Rey victory. Without Benjamin Pavard but with the possible return of Thuram, this match at Montjuic will be a major challenge for Simone Inzaghi’s men, who enter the match with respect but no fear.

In reality, Jovic, Soule, and McTominay, with their brilliance, have put Inter in an emergency situation and become unexpected allies for Barcelona. The match at Montjuic will be a significant challenge for Inzaghi’s squad.