Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha (L) challenges for the ball against Inter's Federico Dimarco during the UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Inter Milan, in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Apr. 30, 2025. EFE/ Alberto Estevez

Barça and Inter draw in thrilling first leg of Champions League semifinal

Barcelona, Apr 30 (EFE). – Barcelona and Inter Milan drew 3-3 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals in a pulsating game where the Blaugranas equalized twice.

Inter Milan got off to an explosive start, opening the scoring in the first minute with a backheel goal from Marcus Thuram.

Twenty minutes later, Dumfries put the Italian team 2-0.

Lamine Yamal started Barca’s comeback in the 24th minute with a strike from inside the box.

Ferran Torres equalized before the break.

Dumfries gave Inter the lead in the 64th minute from a corner.

Raphinha tied the game on the ensuing play with a shot from outside the box that hit the post and rebounded off the back of Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

The result leaves everything up to Tuesday’s return leg at the San Siro, with both teams looking to secure a place in the final in Munich against either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain. EFE

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