Marcus Thuram will start for Inter Milan in tonight’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Frenchman has been passed fit to feature from the first minute.

Simone Inzaghi has been without the 27-year-old for a fortnight due to an adductor problem.

However, Thuram is back to full fitness and will partner up with Lautaro Martinez in attack at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

The ex-Borussia Monchengladbach star’s return from injury significantly increases Inter’s chances in this tie.

Marcus Thuram Returns to Inter Milan Starting XI vs Barcelona

Marcus Thuram Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 05, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter’s goalscoring issues came to the fore in Thuram’s absence.

Indeed, Inzaghi’s men have failed to score in three consecutive domestic matches, losing on each occasion.

Furthermore, Marko Arnautovic and Mehdi Taremi have proved incapable of filling the void.

Therefore, having Thuram back on track could be decisive down the final stretch.

Despite his drop-off in 2025, the French star remains one of Inter’s most dynamic attacking threats.

His pace, link-up play, and on-field understanding with Lautaro could be crucial to reigniting Inter’s attacking spark.