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Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona win the Copa del Rey on Saturday - the first trophy of a potential Treble Teenage star Lamine Yamal says he is focused on his own game rather than comparisons with Lionel Messi as Barcelona aim to reach their first Champions League final for a decade. Barcelona have not reached the showpiece event since they last won the title in 2015, with a team spearheaded by Messi. They face Inter Milan in the first leg of their semi-final on Wednesday, Barca's first appearance at this stage since 2019 - again when they had Messi in their side. The game at the Nou Camp is set to go ahead as normal despite nationwide power cuts affecting Spain on Monday and Tuesday. Barcelona training and media conferences went ahead as normal, while a Uefa spokesperson told BBC Sport there is no impact on Wednesday's game at present. How Arteta, Flick and Luis Enrique are inspired by Guardiola A beautiful story but we want much more - Arteta Play Champions League Squares during Arsenal v PSG The Barcelona attack will feature Yamal, 17, on the right flank, the position played by Messi for the Spanish side with distinction for years. However Yamal, speaking at a media conference on Tuesday, rejected comparisons with his fellow graduate of the club's La Masia academy. "I don't compare myself to him, because I don't compare myself to anyone - and much less with Messi, " Yamal told reporters, while also describing the Argentine as "the best player in history". "I don't think the comparison makes sense, with Messi even less - I'm going to enjoy myself, and be myself. " Yamal is already a European champion with Spain - while he will make his 100th Barcelona appearance should he feature against Inter on Wednesday. He picked up another trophy at the weekend, setting up two goals as Barca beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said the euphoria from beating Madrid could help his side. "There was big emotion at the end of the match, " said Flick. "This win against Real, it's very important for the positive vibes, positive moments, it could push you on. " Flick said Wojciech Szczesny would continue in goal against Inter, despite the return to fitness of first-choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen after a long injury lay-off. Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22: 00 on Wednesday on BBC i Player and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22: 40. Latest Champions League table Champions League scores & fixtures Follow the latest Champions League news Champions League semi-final: PSG lead Arsenal through early Dembele strike Rudiger given six-game ban for throwing object at referee 'Conman Usyk deserves an Oscar' - Team Dubois On the frontline with the London Ambulance Service Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs Detectives recount cases which shaped their careers Join the hunt for Scotland's perfect pads 'Why hit a single when you can hit six? ' - the making of a teen IPL star 'One of football's greatest thinkers' - how Guardiola inspired Champions League trio Sciver-Brunt replaces Knight as England captain Will Ferrari turn their season around? The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women 'Liverpool still need new blood' - where will Slot strengthen? Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft? 'How are we still here? ' - Class of 92 graduates still going strong 'PSG worry me more than Real Madrid' Video'PSG worry me more than Real Madrid' A mole, a Lion and a confession - Premiership Rugby talking points Could Wrexham really reach the Premier League? Meet the heavyweight who teaches in sign language The contenders to derail England's home World Cup Eubank narrowly beats Benn - extended highlights. Video Eubank narrowly beats Benn - extended highlights Soap opera twists and fatherly love - but what next for Eubank and Benn? Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final. Video Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers 'Twenty times' - but now Man Utd must exit 'Ice Age' Resilient England finally get test they needed Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.