Barcelona and Inter Milan Draw 3-3 in Thrilling Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

Thrilling 3-3 Draw Sets Up Tense Second Leg Between Barcelona and Inter Milan

By DTD- On May 1, 2025

ISLAMABAD: Barcelona and Inter Milan played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stealing the spotlight.

Inter Milan took an early two-goal lead, with Marcus Thuram scoring the fastest-ever Champions League semi-final goal after just 30 seconds and Denzel Dumfries adding a second with an acrobatic finish. However, Barcelona responded emphatically, with Yamal showcasing his immense talent by pulling one back with a sublime solo effort. Ferran Torres then equalized for the five-time Champions League winners, and despite Inter regaining the lead through Dumfries, an own goal from goalkeeper Yann Sommer brought the tie back to a deadlock.

Barcelona’s resilience was evident as they pushed forward with Yamal, who became the youngest player ever to score in a Champions League semi-final. His dazzling display continued throughout, nearly adding another goal with a shot that struck the crossbar.

While the game ended in a thrilling draw, both sides endured injuries, with Barcelona’s Jules Koundé and Inter’s Lautaro Martinez both limping off before half-time. The second half saw more drama, including a controversial offside decision that ruled out a Mkhitaryan goal for Inter. Despite the tense exchanges, the two teams could not be separated, setting up an intriguing second leg in Milan next Tuesday.

Barcelona’s manager Hansi Flick remained optimistic, saying, “We will have our chance in Milan. This is our goal, we will fight for it.” The winner of this tie will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in the final on May 31 in Munich.