Barcelona and Inter Milan are set to clash in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, with the focus also on the appointed referee, Clement Turpin, and Inter's recent struggles affecting their treble aspirations.

The Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan will be officiated by French referee Clement Turpin at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Turpin's team includes assistant referees Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages, fourth official Francois Letexier, and VAR officials Jerome Brisard and Willy Delajod.

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi acknowledged a difficult week for his team after losses in Coppa Italia and Serie A. "We’re coming off a tough week that we’ve analyzed," said Inzaghi, emphasizing the importance of bouncing back in the Champions League. The losses ended Inter's hopes for a treble this season and allowed Napoli to gain a lead in Serie A.

Barcelona, in contrast, is experiencing a high after defeating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Inzaghi views the Barcelona match as a crucial opportunity for Inter to regain confidence and momentum despite the challenge. The upcoming match is seen as vital for Inter to recover from recent setbacks and reassert themselves on the European stage.