Just ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, Robert Lewandowski’s absence from the starting lineup raised eyebrows. However, there may be an specific reason behind the decision.

Inter Milan are headed to the UEFA Champions League final after outlasting Barcelona, 4-3 on the night (after extra time) and 7-6 on aggregate, in perhaps the greatest tie in the competition's history.

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has included the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal in his side’s UEFA Champions League squad to face Inter Milan in the semi-final second leg tie on Tuesday night.