Barcelona and Inter Milan Serve Up a Champions League Classic – 3-3 Draw in Semifinal First Leg
What. A. Night.
The UEFA Champions League semifinal clash between Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered non-stop drama as the two European giants battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Match Summary:
Inter stunned the crowd early, with Marcus Thuram scoring in the 1st minute and Denzel Dumfries adding a spectacular bicycle kick in the 21st.
Barcelona showed resilience as Lamine Yamal pulled one back with a moment of magic, and Ferran Torres equalized before halftime.
Dumfries struck again in the second half, but Barça found a way back when Raphinha’s effort hit the crossbar and rebounded in off Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Final Score: Barcelona 3️⃣ – 3️⃣ Inter Milan
Key Stats:
Possession: Barcelona 71.5% – Inter 28.5%
Shots on Target: Barcelona 9 – Inter 3
Corners: Barcelona 7 – Inter 2
What’s Next?
The second leg takes place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the San Siro in Milan. With the aggregate score level, it’s all to play for in the race to the Champions League final.
Can Barça finish the job in Milan?
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