Barcelona and Inter Milan played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Montjuic Olympic Stadium. Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal, shone brightly, making history by becoming the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final at just 17 years and 291 days, surpassing the record previously held by Kylian Mbappé.
The match kicked off dramatically with Inter Milan scoring the quickest goal in Champions League semi-final history through Marcus Thuram’s cheeky back-heel just 30 seconds in. Inter then extended their lead to 2-0 when Denzel Dumfries netted an acrobatic volley from a corner in the 21st minute.
However, Barcelona rallied back thanks to Yamal, who pulled one back shortly after with a brilliant strike from inside the box. This energized the hosts, and Ferran Torres leveled the score at 2-2 with a first-time finish just before halftime. As the second half unfolded, Dumfries reclaimed the lead for Inter at 3-2 with another header, only for Barcelona to respond immediately. Raphinha’s powerful shot from outside the box deflected off Inter’s goalkeeper, Yann Sommer, to equalize again.
The dramatic encounter left both teams hungry for victory heading into the deciding second leg at San Siro next Tuesday. Each side displayed their attacking prowess, and with both the defenders exposed at times, the return leg promises to be another thrilling battle.
Barcelona’s performance demonstrates their resilience and commitment to reclaiming their place among Europe’s elite clubs. Fans can remain optimistic as the team’s blend of youthful talent and experience gives them a strong foundation for challenging in both domestic and European competitions.
As the teams prepare for the return leg, supporters of both clubs will hope for another blockbuster encounter as they vie for a spot in the final in Munich against either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain.
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