Inter Milan & Brazil Star Argues ‘Barcelona Will Be Tough, But We’ve Come Up Against Similar Opposition’ | OneFootball

Carlos Augusto feels that facing Barcelona will be “tough” but that Inter Milan “have come up against similar opposition.”

The Brazilian spoke in a press conference after the Nerazzurri’s Serie A loss to Roma, as reported by FCInterNews.

Inter Milan face Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals this week.

Wednesday will be the first leg of the massive two-legged tie.

Inter will know just how tough it will be.

The Nerazzurri are in the midst of their worst run of form of the entire season. At the worst possible time.

Inter have lost three straight matches going into the tie against Barcelona.

However, Inter aren’t in the Champions League semifinals by coincidence. They have beaten the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich along the way.

Carlos Augusto: “Barcelona Tough, But Inter Milan Have Come Up Against Similar Opposition”

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Inter wingback Carlos Augusto admitted that “Barca have great players.”

“But we also faced Bayern Munich, who have star players like that.”

Augusto stated that “we have to be ready” for the first leg against the Blaugranas.”

“It will be a very tough match. But we’ve come up against similar opposition.”

And Augusto then added that “getting to April and fighting for extraordinary things can’t cause you to have fear.”

“Mental tiredness can weigh on you,” the 25-year-old added. “But you can’t have fear.”

“We have experienced players who have won a lot of trophies.”

“We have to look at the mistakes we’ve made in these matches. But the group is always up to it.”

Augusto added that “Wednesday will be an important match, and we’ll have to do our best.”

The Inter wingback admitted that “we lacked mental clarity to capitalize on our chances” in this evening’s match.

“They took advantage of theirs.”

“I don’t want to look for excuses. It’s a loss that hurts, but there’s another match on Wednesday.”

Augusto added that “we have to look at the errors we made and be focused.”