1. Barcelona Battle Back Twice in Six-Goal Thriller
Barcelona showed grit and resilience to claw back from behind twice in a pulsating 3-3 draw against Inter in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Despite going two goals down early on thanks to Marcus Thuram and a spectacular volley from Denzel Dumfries, Barça responded with stunning strikes from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres before the break. Dumfries netted again in the second half, but Yann Sommer’s own goal brought the hosts level once more, setting up a tantalizing second leg in Milan.
2. Lamine Yamal Shines on Historic Night
Making his 100th appearance for Barcelona at just 17, Yamal marked the occasion in spectacular fashion, becoming the youngest scorer in a Champions League semi-final. His solo goal—featuring a mazy run and pinpoint finish—was the highlight of a dazzling performance that saw him torment Inter’s defense throughout. Twice denied by the woodwork, Yamal proved once again why he’s being touted as a generational talent.
3. Defensive Fragility Still Haunts Barcelona
While Barcelona dazzled going forward, their vulnerabilities at the back were ruthlessly exposed. Inter’s goals all stemmed from wide deliveries and set-pieces, exploiting Barça’s lack of aerial dominance and discipline in defensive situations. A high line and poor marking cost them dearly, and Inter will surely look to capitalize on those flaws again at the San Siro.
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4. Dumfries Dominates on Return
Back from injury, Denzel Dumfries put in a career-best performance, scoring twice and assisting once. His pace, power, and intelligence caused havoc down the right flank, and Barcelona had no answer for his dynamic presence. His ability to exploit space in wide areas will be a key factor in the return leg.
5. Lautaro Martinez Injury Worry for Inter
A major concern for Inter came in the form of Lautaro Martinez, who was forced off at halftime with an apparent muscle issue. The Argentine striker has been a key figure in their European run, and any extended absence would be a serious blow to their hopes of reaching the final. All eyes will be on his fitness ahead of next week’s showdown in Italy.
