Yamal Shines, But Barca and Inter Draw in Champions League Firefight!
In a captivating Champions League semi-final first leg, Barcelona and Inter Milan battled to a 3-3 draw at Montjuic Olympic Stadium.
The match was filled with drama, featuring six goals and multiple lead changes, leaving the tie wide open heading into the second leg.
Inter Milan shocked the home crowd by taking the lead within the first minute. Marcus Thuram scored with a clever backheel flick from a Denzel Dumfries cross, marking the fastest goal ever in a Champions League semi-final.
Dumfries then extended Inter’s lead with a spectacular volley, putting Barcelona in a difficult position.
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However, Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, ignited a comeback. Yamal scored a brilliant goal, weaving through defenders and curling a left-footed shot into the net.
Ferran Torres then equalized for Barcelona, capitalizing on a header from Raphinha.
The scoring continued in the second half as Dumfries headed in his second goal, restoring Inter’s lead. But Barcelona responded quickly again, with Raphinha’s powerful shot deflecting off the crossbar and Inter’s goalkeeper before finding the net.
The draw sets up a tense second leg at the San Siro in Milan, where both teams will fight for a place in the Champions League final as reported the BBC News.
