- Inter Milan’s Quick Lead, Barcelona’s Stunning Comeback with Key Lineups Revealed.
- Key Moments from a Thrilling Barcelona vs Inter Milan Clash.
- All Set for an Explosive Second Leg at San Siro.
The first leg of the 2025 Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Inter Milan was one for the books.
Six goals, dazzling individual moments, and intense drama made this clash unforgettable.
It set the stage for an even bigger showdown in the second leg at San Siro.
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Inter Milan’s Lightning Start
Inter Milan wasted no time, with Marcus Thuram scoring the fastest-ever Champions League semi-final goal in just 30 seconds.
Denzel Dumfries then added a second with a stunning overhead kick, leaving Barcelona stunned early on.
Barcelona’s Swift Response
Barcelona showed incredible resilience. Lamine Yamal’s solo effort pulled one back, and Ferran Torres capitalized on a defensive error to level the score before halftime.
From 0-2 to 2-2, the game was wide open.
Back-and-Forth Second Half
Inter regained the lead with Dumfries’ powerful header.
But Barcelona’s persistence paid off when Raphinha’s long-range shot bounced off Inter’s Yann Sommer for an own goal, bringing the score to 3-3.
Voices from the Pitch
Player Reactions
Raphinha (Barcelona):
“Letting in that many goals is unacceptable, but we have to give Inter credit. The important thing is we leave with a result where everything can happen.”
Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan):
“After three defeats in a row, we saw the real Inter tonight. We played with heart, and I am proud.”
Thuram’s Record-Breaking Goal
Marcus Thuram’s injury concerns did not stop him from making history.
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His quick goal set the pace for the game, and Inter will hope he stays fit for the second leg.
What’s Next: All Eyes on San Siro
Second Leg at San Siro
The tie is level at 3-3, setting up an explosive second leg at San Siro.
Barcelona aims to continue their momentum, while Inter will look to use their home advantage.
Referee Szymon Marciniak will oversee this epic showdown.
Lineups for the Second Leg
Inter Milan Starting XI (4-3-3):
GK: Y. Sommer
DF: Y. Bisseck, F. Acerbi, A. Bastoni
MF: D. Dumfries, N. Barella, H. Çalhanoğlu, H. Mkhitaryan, F. Dimarco
FW: L. Martinez, M. Thuram
Substitutes: S. de Vrij, P. Zielinski, M. Arnautović
Barcelona Starting XI (4-3-3):
GK: W. Szczęsny
DF: G. Martín, I. Martínez, P. Cubarsí, E. García
MF: Pedri, D. Olmo, F. de Jong
FW: Raphinha, F. Torres, L. Yamal
Substitutes: R. Araujo, Gavi, R. Lewandowski
Final Thoughts
Barcelona and Inter Milan’s first leg delivered everything fans could hope for—fast, intense, and full of drama.
With the lineups set and both teams hungry for a spot in the final, the second leg at San Siro promises to be just as thrilling.
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