Barcelona, Inter Milan Draw 3-3 in UCL Semi-final First Leg

Barcelona and Inter Milan played out an intense 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final, with both sides taking and losing the lead multiple times in a match full of dramatic moments. Inter Milan struck early, with Marcus Thuram scoring in the opening minute and Denzel Dumfries adding another in the 21st minute, but Barcelona quickly responded through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. Dumfries restored Inter's advantage in the second half, only for Barcelona to equalize once more when Raphinha’s shot deflected off the crossbar and Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Inter thought they had secured victory when Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored late, but his goal was disallowed for a marginal offside after VAR review. The draw sets up a decisive second leg at the San Siro to determine who will advance to the final. The match showcased outstanding performances, particularly from Barcelona’s 17-year-old Yamal, and highlighted both teams' attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.