Barcelona veteran’s record vs Inter Milan inspires confidence ahead of UCL showdown | OneFootball

Wojciech Szczesny is preparing for a familiar challenge as Barcelona get ready to face Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final.

The Polish goalkeeper, now guarding the Blaugrana net, has a long history against the Italian side thanks to his nine years in Serie A — two with Roma and seven with Juventus.

Having faced Inter 17 times in his career, Szczesny knows exactly what to expect. Out of those games, he has only lost four, and three of those came away from home.

At home, he only lost once. That alone gives Barcelona fans plenty of confidence heading into this tie.

Even more reassuring is how tight those defeats were, with three ending 1-0 in favour of Inter. It shows that Szczesny has rarely been beaten convincingly by them.

A record that speaks volumes for Barcelona’s defence

Wojciech Szczesny has faced Inter 17 times. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

When you look closer at the numbers, Szczesny’s track record is even more impressive. Across those 17 matches, he has conceded just 14 goals, averaging under one per game.

Even better, he managed to keep five clean sheets during that run. The overall record? Eight wins, five draws, and just four losses. That is a solid return against a top side like Inter.

One key stat stands out: Szczesny has never conceded more than two goals in a single game against Inter. In fact, he only let in two goals three times.

This level of consistency could be exactly what Hansi Flick needs at this stage of the Champions League.

With his deep knowledge of Inter and proven ability to handle their attack, Szczesny could also guide his teammates with insights that go beyond the pitch.