By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has thrown his weight behind Barcelona to reach the UEFA Champions League final, backing the Spanish side’s electrifying attack to overcome Inter Milan in the semifinal showdown.
Barcelona booked their place in the last four after a commanding performance against Borussia Dortmund, setting up a blockbuster clash with Serie A giants Inter Milan.
Speaking on the matchup, the Fulham star acknowledged the strength of Inter’s backline and the influence of star striker Lautaro Martinez but insisted Barcelona’s firepower would prove decisive.
“It’s tough because Inter are solid at the back, and Lautaro Martinez is a very good focal point,” Iwobi admitted.
“But I’m going with Barcelona. Their attacking play is scary — it’s free-flowing and very aggressive.”
The former Arsenal man highlighted the depth of attacking talent at Barça’s disposal, singling out standout performers like Raphinha, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, and impact substitutes Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo.
“They’re creative going forward and exciting to watch. Any defence will struggle to keep them quiet,” he added.
Barcelona are now just two games away from a potential return to the Champions League final — a stage they haven’t reached since their 2015 triumph.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
