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Barcelona and Inter Thrill with 3-3 Draw in Champions League Semifinal First Leg

A match of stunning goals and dramatic shifts sets up a finely balanced second leg at San Siro on May 6.

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Overview

  • Inter surged ahead early with goals from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, but Barcelona equalized before halftime through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
  • Dumfries scored again in the second half to restore Inter's lead, only for Yann Sommer's own goal to bring the match level at 3-3 moments later.
  • Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal, showcasing his immense talent with a spectacular long-range strike.
  • Both teams dealt with key absences—Barcelona without Robert Lewandowski and Inter missing Benjamin Pavard—while Lautaro Martinez exited the match with an injury.
  • The tie remains wide open, with the decisive second leg scheduled for May 6 at San Siro, where Inter hopes to capitalize on home advantage to reach the final.