Overview

• Barcelona and Inter Milan played to a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal, with the tie to be decided in Milan next week.
• Inter took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, but Barcelona fought back with strikes from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and a deflected shot by Raphinha.
• Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal delivered a standout performance, scoring Barcelona's first goal and creating multiple chances in a display hailed as pivotal.
• Hansi Flick repeated the starting XI from Barcelona's Copa del Rey victory, emphasizing tactical consistency, though the team struggled defensively against Inter’s set pieces.
• Real Madrid confirmed long-term absences for Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba due to meniscus surgeries, while Athletic Club prepares to face Manchester United in the Europa League semifinal without key midfielder Oihan Sancet.