Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, serving up a six-goal spectacle that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout.
The match at Camp Nou got off to a stunning start, with Inter’s Marcus Thuram scoring within the first minute. He finished off a precise assist from Denzel Dumfries, giving the visitors an early lead.
Inter continued to dominate early on, doubling their advantage in the 21st minute. Dumfries, who had assisted Thuram’s goal, turned scorer with a spectacular overhead kick, set up by Francesco Acerbi.
Barcelona, however, responded swiftly. Lamine Yamal pulled one back in the 24th minute, rekindling hope for the home fans. The equalizer came in the 38th minute when Ferran Torres finished off a pass from Raphinha, leveling the score at 2-2 just before halftime.
The second half saw Inter regain the lead in the 64th minute, following a corner kick. Dumfries found the net again, this time assisted by Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who had earlier been booked in the 59th minute for a foul.
But Barcelona quickly responded, with a stroke of fortune. Raphinha unleashed a powerful shot that deflected off Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer into the net, bringing the score back to 3-3 just a minute after Inter’s go-ahead goal.
The match continued to be filled with drama, with Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí receiving a yellow card in the 70th minute, but neither team was able to find a winner. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with both sides settling for a point ahead of the return leg.