On the one hand, Inter are old-school Italian. Against Bayern in the quarter-final, they were happy to defend deep for long periods and made some excellent last-ditch blocks. In domestic league competition this season, they have the highest aerial success rate, 59 per cent, of any side.

The three-man defence means they are the only top side in Europe playing wing-backs, so their wing play is about off-the-ball running rather than dribbling. They attempted fewer dribbles than any side in Europe’s major five leagues last season.

They rely on breaking quickly more than the other sides in the competition, often playing around-the-corner passes to move forward quickly, and they are also the only side playing a strike partnership.

At the same time, Inter also feel like the most progressive side of the four semi-finalists. Their midfield is comprised of three genuinely talented ball-players in Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Nicolo Barella.

Most strikingly, Inter play rotations through their team that feel completely unlike anything else in Europe, with the possible exception of Atalanta. Somehow, they never seem to lose the ball and invite counters when their defenders are out of position.

Inter were not perfect against Bayern and it’s arguable they have been more formidable in previous seasons, but no one will relish facing them. Certainly not Barcelona.