Football fans at Camp Nou witnessed an electrifying encounter as Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal on Wednesday night. The match was a rollercoaster of goals, comebacks, and late drama, leaving everything to play for in next week’s decisive second leg.
Inter Milan stunned the home crowd with two early goals. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring just one minute into the match, capitalizing on a quick counterattack. The Italian side doubled their lead in the 21st minute when Denzel Dumfries found the net with a clinical finish.
Barcelona, however, refused to back down. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal pulled one back in the 24th minute, injecting life into the Catalan side. Ferran Torres then leveled the score before halftime with a well-taken strike in the 38th minute, sending the fans into a frenzy.
The second half saw Inter regain the lead when Dumfries completed his brace in the 63rd minute, putting the visitors ahead once more. But Barcelona’s relentless pressure paid off just two minutes later, as Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer accidentally deflected the ball into his own net (65’), making it 3-3. A stunner from Raphinha gone in well.
All to Play for in San Siro
With no further goals, the tie remains wide open ahead of the second leg at Inter’s home ground, the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The winner will advance to the Champions League final on May 31 at Munich’s Allianz Arena, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal.
This thrilling encounter has set the stage for a nail-biting conclusion, will Barcelona overcome Inter’s home advantage, or can the Italian giants secure their place in the final?
Thrilling 3-3 Draw Between Barcelona and Inter Milan Sets Up Epic Champions League Semifinal Decider
