Report – Blackout In Spain Will Not Affect Barcelona Vs Inter Milan Champions League First Leg | OneFootball

Despite a mass blackout in Spain and neighboring Portugal, tomorrow’s showdown between Barcelona and Inter Milan will proceed as planned.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Spain recovered from a power blackout that paralyzed the country yesterday.

One of Europe’s most severe blackouts plunged the Iberian countries into darkness.

However, power is back as Spanish authorities continue to look into the cause of the problem.

Meanwhile, Barcelona and Inter will lock horns at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as scheduled.

Mass Blackout in Spain Will Not Affect Barcelona vs Inter Milan Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Simone Inzaghi will hold a final training session at Appiano Gentile before boarding a flight to Barcelona today at 5.00 pm.

Though Spanish authorities have reassured Inter’s executives about safety, additional checks will be carried out before the team departs.

Meanwhile, Inter fans will remember the incident from 2010 in search of good omens.

Back in the day, the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull disrupted Barcelona’s trip to Milan.

Jose Mourinho’s side won that semi-final tie en route to their first Champions League title in 50 years.