𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘! ❤️🤍

There's no better way to start the @ChampionsLeague than with a win.

Oh boy, it feels so good. 😍

𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗨

2⃣-1⃣ #ASMFCB pic.twitter.com/YOV0S9kg54

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024

12 - #Barcelona 🔵🔴 have lost 12 of their last 26 games in the #ChampionsLeague (46.2%), one more than in their previous 79 games in the competition (13.9%). Thorn. pic.twitter.com/RLAwLj0xGF

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 19, 2024

Monaco's return to the UEFA Champions League has just got better. They beat 5-time champions Barcelona in their first match. With an one man advantage, they were the better team in the second half and got the result for it. 

Hansi Flick's winning run with FC Barclelona is over as he faces a defeat in his first UCL game with Barcelona. 

Raphinha tried to clip the ball into the goal. But, the free-kick was always going over the bar.

Yellow card for Zakaria.

Long ball from Raphinha and before Ferran Torres could get to it, Kohn came out to grab the ball. 

6 additional minutes as injury time.

Fati replaced Balde for Barcelona. Vanderson is replaced by Mawissa for Monaco.

VAR revers the decision. No penalty for Monaco.

Penalty for Monaco and a head of yellow cards for Barcelona players. Inigot Martinez fouled Balogun.

OFF: Pedri 

ON: Pablo Torre 

STAR BOY! ⭐️

Najia to the world 🇳🇬🦅 pic.twitter.com/vWyVdcGRv5

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024

Excellent save from Ter Stegen. Golovin with a great ball for Bolagun, who fired a shot at the near post and Ter Stegen made the save with his left hand. 

Lewandowski, Yamal and Cubarsi are replaced by Domínguez, Martin and Ferran Torres.

Ter Stegen's long pass was received by the Brazilian but he could not make the pass to Lewandowski to finish the job he had started. 

Yellow card for Inigo Martinez. 

Vanderson with a great long and the substitue, Ilenikhena made a good run to receive the ball. Then came a powerful shot from Ilenikhena and Ter Stegen could not stop the ball from to the goal. Monaco are back with the lead.

Ben Sehgir and Minamino are replaced by Balogun and Caio Henrique.

Minamino with a chance from the corner and Inigo Martinez blocks the shot and let it go for a corner.

Raphinha with a great cross from the left, along the ground. Yamal, in the middle of the box, could not get the timing of the shot and missed the chance. 

Embolo is replaced by Ilenikhena.

A brilliant save from Ter Stegen, who dived to his left fully to save an on-target shot from Vanderson!

Pedri found Kounde on the right and Raphinha nearly found his cross. However, he collided with goalkeeper Kohn, who is injued. 

Great vision from Lamine Yamal to find the Brazilian, nearly one-to-one against the goalkeeper. But Kohn came out running to make the block.

Cubarsi with a good clearance as Minamino missed Singo's cross from right.

13 - Lamine Yamal is the 13th different teenager to score for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, only Ajax (14) have had more. Masia. pic.twitter.com/GE1jtp1iNc

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 19, 2024

Valde blocks Singo's shot from the right. 

Golovin comes in for Camara at the start of second half. 

A red card. A goal from Monaco. Equaliser from Barcelona. Two youngsters with their first-ever Champions League goals.

This has been a great first 45 minutes and Barcelona will be the happier team going with 1-1 scoreline. Surely, we will see some changes from Hansi Flick in the second half. 

2 minutes added to the first half.

Huge chance for Salisu as he tried to get to Camara's delivery from a free-kick. But, he failed to get a touch to the ball. 

You were close, Salisu! 💪🦂

Daghe Sarki ❤️🤍#ASMFCB pic.twitter.com/1XROUMm4Fb

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024

Zakaria with a good for Minamino on the right. He then takes a chance with his right, but only to hit the side net.

LAMINE YAMAL SCORES HIS FIRST CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GOAL 🌟

He becomes the second-youngest goalscorer in UCL history behind Ansu Fati 👶 pic.twitter.com/zwJIKTjHxc

— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 19, 2024

Yellow card for Camara for a foul on Raphinha.

Camara takes the free-kick and Singo did the rest to score the goal. But, he was found offside.

Minamino with another chance on the right but he was flagged offisde here!

Chance for Balde to extend the lead for Barcelona. However, he could not get the shot perefctly from inside the box. 

Ben Seghir gets the yellow card.

Barcelona are back! Brilliant solo goal from Lamine Yamal. He made a late run and then recieved the ball a smalle touch before making a cut back to his left. He then strikes it well with his left foot to beat Kohn!

Monaco 1-1 Barcelona.

Barcelona are all over the place and Monaco were able to switch the game to wide and Embolo had the chance to go for the volley. But, could get the touch!

Barcelona kept a high line and this time Embolo nearly went through it and Ter Stegen had come out running and make the clearence.  

Talent 🤩

19' | 1⃣-0⃣ #ASMFCB pic.twitter.com/Quzllf5QOu

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024

It is so easy for Monaco now. Camara had the gap and time to shoot with his right footed. However, he could not find the target. 

Akliouche scores a stunning goal to give the home team the lead. He received a long ball and made the run through the field before making an entry to the final third and then followed up with a left-footed strike between the defenders. 

Monaco take a huge lead! 

What a chance! Inside the box, recieves the ball on his left foot, but Minamino could not get the ball past Ter Stegen!

What has he done? What has Ter Stegen done? Stegen was holding the ball and tried to play a cute pass to Garcia. But, Minamino got to the ball and Eric Garica had to foul him to stop him. 

It is a direct red card for Garica. Barcelona are down to ten men now!

First attack from the home team. Ben Sehgir made a good run on the left before making a right-footed effort towards the far post. Ter Stegen was cautious enough to make the safe.

Balde looked for Raphinha on the left. However, his pass is found to be a too long for the Brazilian.

Barcelona are looking to attack with Lewandowksi in the middle and Kounde making the progressive runs to link with Lamine Yamal. 

Barcelona in black and Monaco are in Red and White. Barcelona gets us underway!

We are done with the famous Champions League anthem. The captains are shaking hands and we are ready to go!

Minamino and his toy 🪄

‣ #ASMFCB pic.twitter.com/DTOmsoertW

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024

Som-hi, Marc 👊 pic.twitter.com/FVzd2nWh1L

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) September 19, 2024

The Stade Louis-II in @ChampionsLeague colors 🏟️🔥

Impossible to see anything more beautiful today 😍

‣ #ASMFCB pic.twitter.com/C6ObBoQIIa

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024

Deep Focus. pic.twitter.com/Hb7Mn0GgUO

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 19, 2024

Playing XI: Kohn (Gk), Singo, Salisu, Kehrer, Vanderson, Zakaria (C), Camara, Ben Sehgir, Minamino, Akliouche, Embolo

Subs: Lienard, Teze, Matazo, Balogun, Golovin, Caio Henrique, Mawissa, Ouattara, Ilenikhena, Diatta, Magassa

Playing XI: Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, M. Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Kounde, Eric

Subs: Ferran, Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Pau Víctor, Astralaga, H.Fort, Gerard Martín, S.Domínguez, Cuenca, Guillermo, A.Fernández 

Robert Lewandowski, one of the top scorers in UEFA Champion League's history, is currently siting with 94 goals against his name. With at least 8 games in the league phase, he can become the third player in football history to score more than 100 UEFA Champions League goals, oviously, after Ronaldo and Messi!

If he plays, Lamine Yamal will become the player with the most UCL appearances before his 18th birthday.

"It’s true that for me too it will be a debut in the Champions League, even if I have already more than 60 European matches on the clock as a coach, in the Europa League in particular and in the Champions League play-offs. It will therefore be a special evening for me, but also for the entire Club, which is eagerly awaiting this return to the competition after a six-year absence. Especially when I hear the Champions League anthem, I will have a few shivers," Adi Hütter said in the press conference.

 "Everybody is ready and wants to play. It's a new situation for us now in the Champions League. The players have the quality to play at a higher standard. We are good with the ball and also without the ball. When we need someone [to come into the starting XI], our quality doesn't fall."

Majecki is ruled out of the match against Barcelona dut to a knee injury. Lamine Camara is also doubtful due to head injury!

Five players set to miss the game against AS Monaco. Ronald Araújo (suspended), Gavi (knee), De Jong (ankle), Christensen (Achilles), and Bernal (knee) are all out due to injuries. Meantime, Ansu Fati (foot), Fermín López (hamstring), and Dani Olmo (hamstring) are doubtful as well.

FC Barcelona have been in tremendous form, winning all of their five games in LaLiga so far, a feat they achieved for the first time since 2018/19 season. 

Lamine Yamal scored twice in their last 4-0 victory against Girona. Dani Olmo also scored in the match, becoming the third Barcelona player this century to score on his first three starts in La Liga after Zlatan Ibrahimović (2009) and Cesc Fàbregas (2011).

Raphinha, who scored his first career hat-trick against Valladolid, is in great form as well. 

Monaco have been in good form in Ligue1 so far this season, winning three and drawing once till now. They defeated Auxerre by 3-0 in their last match after a 1-1 drawn against Lens. They had won their first two games of the season, first against Saint-Étienne followed by a win against Lyon.

1993/94 UEFA Champions League group stage

Barcelona 2-0 Monaco

Txiki Begiristain scored a brace for Barcelona in the first half of the match, as Barcelona won at Camp Nou.

Monaco 0-1 Barcelona

In the return fixture, Hristo Stoichkov scored an early 13th minute goal for Barcelona at the Stade Louis II, as the Spanish team qualified for the semis, that season.

Till now, both Barcelona and Monaco have faced each other twice. On both the occasions, Barcelona emerged as the winner.

Stade Louis II, in Monaco, is one of the most picturesque football stadiums in the world. With a jaw-dropping background and a lash green ground, the stadium stands out as one of its kind. The stadium has a capacity of 18,523. 

Indian football fans can watch the Monaco vs Barcelona match LIVE on Sony Sports Network Channel. Moreover, they can LIVE stream the match on Sony LIV app and website.

Match: Monaco vs Barcelona

Tournament: UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Date:  20 September, 2024

Venue: Stade Louis II

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes, but after that, it was all about PSG at their home. 

Luis Enrique has done a tremendous job with PSG and created leaders in different positions. 

Donnarumma has been a beast under the post. Hakimi, with 21 goal contributions, is now one of the best. Vitniha, Neves and Marquinhos are one of the best in their positions as well. 

Dembele is running for a potential Ballon d'Or finish. So, the credit should go to Enrique for all his efforts. 

Arsenal had their chances, but they failed to take them. Saka did score but missed one as well. 

So, it will be Inter Milan vs PSG in the final in Munich. Thank you for staying up with us. 

Good night, and I will see you on 1st June in the final. Till then, take care and enjoy football. 

LOLOS KE FINAL! ❤️💙#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/N6YZq4CMNo

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSGindonesia) May 7, 2025

Only one goal allowed and 8 saves made over 180 minutes against a team that put five past Real Madrid 😮

Gianluigi Donnarumma SHUT DOWN Arsenal and is heading to his first Champions League final 🏆

What a story! What a player! pic.twitter.com/VP31EU6JCF

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

PSG qualify for their second Champions League final ever. They will meet Inter Milan in the final in Munich.

𝐏𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 🏆

PSG knocked out Arsenal to enter their second-ever Champions League final.

Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi scored two goals for them as they beat Arsenal by 3-1 on aggregate.

It is Inter Milan vs PSG in the final!#PSGARS #PSG pic.twitter.com/kT2qVIWUtc

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 7, 2025

Merino could not make the best of his chance, and Donnarumma has the ball in his grasp. 1 minute to go before PSG head to Munich to meet Inter. 

White lobbed the cross, and Merino had to generate a lot of power to get that in target. 

Change went begging for Arsenal. 

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

In: Ramos

Out: Mendes

Yellow card for Saka. Do not if there was a foul, but, it is a yellow card for the Arsenal winger. 

Yellow cards for Calafiori and Kvaratskhelia for going against each other. 

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

Bukayo Saka has now scored 6 goals in the Champions League this season, more than:

L. Yamal (5)
A. Lookman (5)
M. Olise (5)
Rodrygo (5)

Carrying Arsenal's attack. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/djOE8EJcHl

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Brilliant cross from Calafiori, and Saka just had to direct it into the goal. 

Donnarumma was already out, but as the ball bounced in front of him, Saka could not control the touch. 

Achraf Hakimi has scored or assisted 8 goals in the Champions League this season, 3 more than any other defender:

A. Hakimi ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️
N. Mendes ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️
D. Dumfries ~ ⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️

World Class Wingback. 🌍 pic.twitter.com/CZcV2Rh5Na

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Saka puts one back for Arsenal. 

Trossard with the cross and Saka went past a defender to hit the back of the net.

15 minutes to go. Can they make a comeback?

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1)

What a finish. 

Achraf Hakimi with a special goal.

Arsenal gave the ball away, and Kvaratskhelia from the right initiated the attack. 

Partey did not have any idea where Hakimi was inside the box. 

After a quick turn, Hakimi hit the back of the net to extend PSG's lead. 

PSG 2-0 ARS (3-0)

HANDBALL ON LEWIS-SKELLY BUT DAVID RAYA SAVES VITINHA'S PEN!

ARSENAL ARE STILL IN IT 👀 pic.twitter.com/MJSpChSnyW

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

In: Dembele

Out: Barcola

Poor from Vitinha. Slow and low, and Raya had time to go down to his left and make the save. 

Still PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

In: Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli

Out: Calafiori, Trossard.

During Hakimi's shot, Lewis-Skelly had touched the ball. It is a penalty for PSG.

VAR check for a possible penalty for PSG. 

Hakimi runs away with the ball post Donnarumma's save. 

But his shot was saved by Raya. 

We are watching a masterclass performance from Donnarumma.

Saka's curling on-target shot is saved by Donnarumma. The sake of the head from Saka makes it more painful for Arsenal fan. 

And, Saliba won it this time. 

Barcola was nearly off for a counterattack. And Saliba fought it out to win the ball. 

The way Kvaratskhelia has worked back to defend Saka over these two legs... relentless. Not the sort of thing Neymar used to do at this club.

— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) May 7, 2025

The curling corner from Saka was dipping into the goal.

Donnarumma had to jump and punch it for another corner. 

Down the left side, with some quick feet dribbling, Vitinha dribbled past defenders before lobbing the ball towards the goal.

Raya grabbed the ball easily. 

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly.

Mendes made a brilliant run after receiving the ball from Kvaratskhelia. Mendes laid the ball for Doue to go for a shot. 

In the end, it was a weak, off-target shot from Doue. 

Neves first won the ball from Lewis-Skelly, and then Timber tackled to win the ball back for Arsenal. 

Finally, the referee had enough and gave a free-kick to PSG for a foul on Doue. 

A huge roar erupts as Dembele starts warming up.

Timber was able to find Saka on the right flank and before Saka could try to enter the box, Kvaratskhelia won the ball back from him.

Arsenal get us underaway. No changes yet from either team. 

The second half to start soon. Players are coming out of the tunnel. 

Tony Parker and Pierre Gasly are in the house for PSG vs. Arsenal 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zMmi78n8Nm

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 7, 2025

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes of the game. But saves from Donnarumma made sure PSG did not concede any before Fabian Ruiz scored a screamer to hand PSG the lead. 

Will Arsenal be able to make a match out of it, like Barcelona did last night?

Or, PSG are heading to Munich?

We'll see that after the break. 

Rice and Odegaard linked up with Saka for a portable chance before the first half whistle. 

Saka's cross was cleared away by Hakimi. 

2 minutes have been added as stoppage time. 

Barcola's powerful shot hit Lewis-Skelly hard. He is down in pain and we have a stoppage. 

Saka went through Mendes, and Rice nearly met with the pass. But, Ruiz was there to clear it out and create another counter attack for PSG. 

Saka's cross was left alone by Merino, hoping that someone from his team would connect with it in the far post. 

But, no red shirt was there to receive the ball. 

Timber went for a cross from the right, but Pacho was there to clear the ball with a header. 

Arsenal are trying but PSG are looking like the team in control.

5 - Since the start of April, no Premier League side has conceded more goals from set plays (excl. pens) in all competitions than Arsenal (5, level with Ipswich Town). Turnabout. pic.twitter.com/3PKwUNxCB8

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2025

🚨🚨 Fabián Ruiz has scored in the Champions League for the first time in his career. 🇪🇸⚽️#ChampionsLeague #UCL #PSGARS

pic.twitter.com/oxAicsyULO

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 7, 2025

Mendes blocks a close-range volley from Timber. Can Arsenal make a comeback? 

What it means 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pCA7FLBqi9

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Huge, huge, save from Raya. 

Another mistake from Arsenal, and Kvaratskhelia ran away with the ball. 

He found Barcola with a cross pass. But with his weak foot, Barcola could not find the power to beat Raya. 

Fabian Ruiz gives PSG the lead. An important lead. 

From the free-kick, the ball was not cleared well by Partey, and it fell perfectly for Fabian Ruiz to go for a powerful volley.

After a slight deflection, it went inside the goal.

PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

Yellow card for Arsenal's Declan Rice for a foul on Kvaratskhelia. 

Donnarumma has already made two big saves inside the first 10 minutes! 😳 pic.twitter.com/3g5S1q6zOX

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 7, 2025

Sloppy from Saliba and Barcola took the chance to nearly go one-on-one against Raya. 

Barcola crossed the ball to Doue, who took some time before Arsenal stopped the attack. 

We all know they are very dangerous from set pieces. 

Martinelli wins another corner as Hakimi blocked his cross. 

Yellow card for Nuno Mendes for a foul on Timber. 

Fabulous effort from Kvaratskhelia. 

Marquinhos started the attack for PSG, and Doue linked up with Kvaratskhelia.

His right-footed shot from just outside the box hit the goalpost. 

First big chance for PSG. 

Arsenal have dominated in the first 15 minutes of the game. But, it is good for PSG that they have yet to concede. 

This time, Saka tried to create a chance for Arsenal from the right. But Pacho shielded the ball well to let it go for a goalkick. 

In a first, PSG broke through from their defensive area and Hakimi had the chance to find a teammate with the cross. 

But his timid cross went straight to Raya. 

Donnarumma having a Sommer day.

— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) May 7, 2025

Donnarumma saves Odegaard's powerful volley from inside the box from a corner. 

Donnarumma is down in pain. 

Martinelli went wide before trying to make an entry inside the box. 

His attempted cross was deflected for a corner by Hakimi. 

Donnarumma made a huge save early in the game. 

Long throw from Partey and Martinelli's shot from close range was saved by Donnarumma. 

Just wide from Rice. 

Timber with a lobbed cross from the right, and Rice missed the chance with the header. 

Odeggard found Saka on the right. PSG doubled up against Saka to win the ball back. 

Mendes and Kvaratskhelia did the defending for them. 

PSG, the home team start things off.

Odegaard and Marquinhos shaked their hands and we are ready to go. 

It's go-time. pic.twitter.com/E2SbHRjiu1

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Almost time for PSG v Arsenal. No Dembele for the hosts with Doue expected to play through the middle. Thomas Partey returns in midfield for the visitors pic.twitter.com/Z3lz3W2Rgl

— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) May 7, 2025

Off to warmups!#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/5gefUBGkkS

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Locked in and ready to go 😤 pic.twitter.com/vTFaTuxNe4

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Riot police clash with fans in chaotic Paris scenes ahead of PSG vs Arsenalhttps://t.co/fMP4pCpWsE pic.twitter.com/QpKT2GKSy6

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 7, 2025

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN :

Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, N. Mendes - João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian - Barcola, D. Doué, Kvaratskhelia.

Subs:

Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Tape, Lee Kang In, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, O. Dembélé, Mbaye, G. Ramos.

Arsenal: Raya Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, White, Calafiori, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Trossard, Sterling.

1⃣4⃣👕#PSGARS I #UCL https://t.co/VuqV5eIJrj pic.twitter.com/4vHR2rr7X7

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 7, 2025

In the first semi-final, Inter Milan knocked out FC Barcelona by 7-6 in a Champions League classic match. Inter now have qualified for the final for the second time in last three seasons. 

Read more about PSG vs Arsenal head-to-head stats here. 

Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.

Meantime, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. 

Match: PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Semi-final, second leg

Date: 8 May, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

It was a hell of a game. Inter kept on coming back, and so did Barcelona. 

But in the end, I feel it was Yann Sommer who made the difference for Inter Milan. 

Yamal was just incredible, but Sommer was better. 

Inter will head to Munich for the final. Who will they face?

We will get to know that tomorrow!

Until then, good night and thanks for staying with us. 

Sensational performance from Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer. 👏 pic.twitter.com/B3gBnuQoWo

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 6, 2025

Inter Milan qualify for the Champions League final for the second time in three years. 

Inter Milan into the Champions League final!

Inter knocked out FC Barcelona in a 4-3 Champions League classic to qualify for their second UCL final in three years.

Sommer was the hero for them as he kept denying Lamine Yamal throughout the game. #INTBAR #InterBarca pic.twitter.com/KqcOeTJzoj

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 6, 2025

Yamal's shot is deflected for a corner by Bastoni.

Yellow card for Bastoni for a foul on Yamal.

Sommer denies Yamal again and the rebound ball from Lewandowski goes over the goal. 

Sommer denies Yamal again. Yamal was on target again. 

Hector Fort misses the target with a lobbed ball. 

Yamal misses the target as players are slipping under the heavy rain. 

From a save by Szczęsny, Inter get the corner.

In: De Vrij

Out: Dumfries

Yamal gets the corss in past three defenders and Lewandowski could not be in target with the header. 

Inter are defending with their wall. 

In: Gavi, Victor

Out: Pedri, Cubarsi

15 more minutes to go. 

Yamal, with a lobbed ball, looks for Lewandowski in the box. But it is a bit long for him. Sommer comes out to grab the ball. 

3 minutes has been added as injury time to the first half. 

Aaaaaaand breathe. We're heading to extra time...#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/7KcwP1rDWP

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 6, 2025

Another cool and calm finish from Inter Milan. 

Thuram did all the work to get it past two defenders, and Farttesi waited a second before hitting the back of the net. 

INT 4-3 FCB  (7-6)

In: Fort

Out: Garcia

The flicked ball was a bit too long for Pedri. Sommer came running and made the save. 

Scoring your first champions league goal at age 37 in that manner is one of the best things to happen to Acerbi!#ChampionsLeague #UCL #INTBAR #InterBarça #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/Gnvk0TCGJD

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 6, 2025

Augsto gets the yellow card for a foul on Yamal.

Inter start the first half of the extra time. 

We will have 30 more minutes of intense battle to see who will go to the final. 

Yamal tries to toe poke the ball and Sommer makes the save. He could have get the penalty if he would have gone down 

Top-class finish from 36-year-old Acerbi. 

His first European goal was from him. And, what a time to score that goal. 

Yellow card for him for taking off his shirt. 

Inter Milan 3-3 FC Barcelona (6-6)

Yamal with a powerful shot from the left of the box, hits the woodwork.

In: Lewandowski

Out: Ferran

5 minutes added to the final 90 minutes of time.

21 - Raphinha has now equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's competition record from 2013-14 of 21 goal involvements in a single UEFA Champions League campaign (13 goals, 8 assists). Ballon. #INTBAR pic.twitter.com/fc6Sf6SbZW

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Sommer was able to hit the first effort, but Raphinha hit the volley in the rebound ball to get the lead for Barcelona. 

13th UCL goal of the season for Raphinha. 

Inter Milan 2-3 FC Barcelona (5-6) 

It has been a long time since Inter has looked threatening. As Thuram looked for a partner with a cross, Araujo came running to block it. 

He was already offside though. 

In: Fermin

Out: Olmo

In: Zielinski, Frattesi

Out: Mkhitaryan, Çalhanoglu

Mkhitaryan gets the yellow card. 

LAMINE YAMAL CLOSE!#ChampionsLeague #UCL #INTBAR #InterBarça #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/B7xG3SqKE1

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Ohhh myy goood!

What brilliant football! 

Yamal hits the target with a curling left-footed shot. Sommer was up to it making a diving save. 

In: Araujo

Out: Inigo

Yamal, who has switched flanks, looked for Garcia with a lobbed ball. 

It was too long for Garcia. 

Like we said.
We never give up. pic.twitter.com/TM6lzyzKPP

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 6, 2025

In: Taremi and Darmian

Out: Martinez and Bisseck

Cheeky from Raphinha, who just played it to Yamal to go at the goal. 

Yamal hit his own player Frenkie de Jong with the effort. 

VAR tells no penalty as it was just inches away from the penalty box.

Mkhitaryan fouls Yamal. 

Barcelona are winning the ball back easily and Inter have looked not good in the second half so far. 

Two assists for Gerard Martín and we are level! pic.twitter.com/ktrh2QS4Pw

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 6, 2025

Dani Olmo and Raphinha won the ball back for Barcelona. 

As Raphinha looked for Ferran on the right, he flicked the ball a bit long. 

Dani Olmo equalises for FC Barcelona. 

Top-class ball from Martin to find Olmo with the cross at the far post. 

Olmo just had to find the back of the net with the header. 

Excellent save from Sommer as he saves a on target save from Garcia from close range. 

Barela's powerful effort from the outside the box is saved by Szczęsny.

In: Agusto

Out: Dimarco

Eric Garcia, from nowhere, puts one back for Barcelona with a volley. 

Inter 2-1 FC Barcelona (5-4)

Acerbi hits the back of the net with the header. But he was offside. 

Yellow card for Inigo for a foul on Thuram. 

Bastoni drags down Yamal inside the box. They ask for a penalty. Not given. 

A mistake from Frenkie led Thuram to run away with the ball. As he looked for Mkhitaryan, FDJ recovered the ball.

No change for both teams.

Inter have looked great defensively. Will the park the bus in the second half? We will get to see soon. 

🗣️ "I'm highly against these kind of penalties..."

Arsene Wenger's view on the penalty awarded to @Inter.#beINUCL #InterBarça #UCL pic.twitter.com/ed8yoDzC9R

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) May 6, 2025

Inter Milan head into the tunnel with a 2-0 lead. 

Are they in the final? Can Barcelona make a comeback?

1 minute added as the injury time. 

Çalhanoglu hits the back of the net from the spot. 

He sent Szczęsny the wrong way, and Inter lead by 2-0 now. 

Inter Milan 2-0 FC Barcelona (5-3)

Though it looked like Cubarsi had touched the ball. The replay showed Lautaro touched the ball, not Cubarsi.

Penalty given.

Cubarsi with a pinpoint accurate tackle to prevent the goal for Barcelona.

Lautaro Martinez was nearly one-on-one with Szczęsny. Cubarsi did well to run from behind and get the ball there. 

Brilliant from the youngster. 

Great chance for Çalhanoglu to find the back of the net from a close range. His left-footed shot went right of the goal. 

Inter looking threatening in spells. 

💙 FORÇA BARÇA ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gtiZIKN7Eu

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 6, 2025

Mkhitaryan took his chance with a volleyed shot. 

But, it went right of the goal.

Yellow card for Çalhanoglu for a foul on Olmo. 

Pedri, with the link-up, found Olmo. 

Olmo found Yamal, and the teenager nearly found Raphinha with the cross. 

Do not know if Yamal was looking for a goal or a cross there. 

Yamal's cutback from the right found Garcia, whose cross fell at the right place for Ferran. 

But, he could not deflect the ball inside. He appealed for a hold down, but was denied. 

Barela gave away the ball to Raphinha, and the Brazilian's cross was nearly met by Ferran.

But, Bastoni did well there to deflect it for a corner. 

A huge chance for Dani Olmo. Once he was nearly one-on-one inside the box. 

Do not know why he slowed down. 

His shot in the end was deflected away for a corner. 

👑 | Nerazzurri legends!

Only two Inter players have ever scored 9 goals in a single #UCL campaign:

• Hernán Crespo (2002/03)
• Lautaro Martínez (2024/25) 🆕

Inter take the lead thanks to their captain! ⚽️#InterBarca pic.twitter.com/Y4AVUfFxMf

— Sofascore Football (@SofascoreINT) May 6, 2025

Pedri's cross from the edge of the byline was found by Dani Olmo.

A VAR check was done to check whether there was any handball inside the box. 

No penalty given. 

Dimarco wins the ball for Inter Milan, and Dumfries finds Martinez on the left with an easy cross. 

Lautaro Martinez with an easy finish gives Inter Milan the lead. 

Inter Milan 1-0 FC Barcelona (4-3 agg.)

Barella hits the shot from close range but could not beat Szczęsny there.

Everytime Lamine Yamal is winning a ball, Inter fans are making sure they are putting the 17-year old under pressure. 

Inter are proving that this Barcelona defence is vulnerable. 

Mkhitaryan's cross from the left was blocked by an incoming Inigo Martinez.

Corner for Inter. 

Martinez found Thuram at the edge of the box. He made a quick turn but his shot went right of the goal.

Yamal tries his luck with a left-footed effort from the left of the box. 

It dropped in front of Sommer and at the end it was an easy save from Sommer. 

Barcelona kept a high line as Martinez passed the ball to Thuram.

Szczęsny made a good save before the assistant raised his flag.

Çalhanoglu blocks an attempted pass from Yamal, which could have threatened them. 

Dumfries against Martin could not find the final pass inside the box. 

Both teams are pressing high.

Pedri and Yamal are doing the job for Barcelona while Dumfries looks to be the man for Inter. 

Behind you all the way, lads 👊#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/5MCD2wozEZ

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 6, 2025

Lamine Yamal tries to bend it in for Raphinha to receive at the far post. 

Barella lost the ball in the half for Inter. 

⏱️ Not suffered a goal in first 15 mins (#UCL; 24/25):

🛡️ INTER
🛡️ PSG
🛡️ Juventus
🛡️ Girona#InterBarça pic.twitter.com/Sfvndg1TSh

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Ferran Torres with a chance early in the game. Yamal with the ball for him. 

Bastoni makes the block. 

Inter starts things off. 

On the pitch. Together. 🫂#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/3rAxc2pn0V

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 6, 2025

Exactly. pic.twitter.com/TruSGNF88v

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 6, 2025

Lamine Yamal laughing while receiving boos from the San Siro crowd 🗣️

Nothing fazes this kid 😂 pic.twitter.com/c7d8U9BxOh

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 6, 2025

🐂👀 pic.twitter.com/kwXOFgrUTR

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) May 6, 2025

Warming up the magic. 💎 pic.twitter.com/v7KrumpwSe

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 6, 2025

Starting XI: Sommer; Dumfries, Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dimarco; Barella, Çalhanoglu, Mkhitaryan; Lautaro, Thuram

Subs: Di Gennaro, J. Martinez, De Vrij, Zielinski, Arnautovic, Frattesi, Asllani, Carlos Augusto, Darmian, Re Cecconi, Zalewski, Taremi

Starting XI: Wojciech Szczęsny, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Eric García, Gerard Martín.

Subs: Araujo, Gavi, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Astralaga, Hector Fort, Landry, Darvich

"It's difficult to handle him, we will try to limit the ball getting to him but it is impossible. He will be doubled, but we know he is very dangerous. He thinks so quickly, it's unbelievable."

"We can't change anything in terms of injuries. I'm not happy about it, but we can't change it. We have players who can play in those [full-back] positions. Balde and Jules [Koundé] are important for us, but we have Gerard [Martín], Héctor [Fort] and Ronald [Araújo], all of whom are capable of playing in that position."

Inter have gone 972 days without losing a Champions League home game, their last defeat was on September 7, 2022!

This place is going to be a CAULDRON ❤️‍🔥#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/DG7PlfiuRp

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 6, 2025

Bonmati, who will be at the San Siro tonight, supporting FC Barcelona, feels Barcelona will win by 2-1.

🐍🌃#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarcelona pic.twitter.com/4ST09WEmHv

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 6, 2025

On this day in 2009, Andrés Iniesta did this! #InterBarça #FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/5OpOdz3LR7

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 6, 2025

The first leg of the semi-final was one of the Champions League classics with a 3-3 result at the  Lluís Companys. 

Marcus Thuram scored the fastest goal of Champions League semi-final history with a 30-second goal in the game. In the 21st minute, Dumfries then extended the lead for Inter Milan. 

But, Barcelona came back three minutes later with a stunning curling goal from Lamine Yamal. In the 38th minute, Ferran Torres scored again for Barcelona to make it 2-2.

However, Inter Milan were ready to strike back in the second half as Dumfries scored his second to hand Inter the lead, again.

But again, Barcelona came back two minutes later with a third goal from Raphinha, which was later confirmed to be an own goal by Inter goalkeeper Sommer. 

Inter nearly won the tie if not Dumfries had been found an inch offside before scoring what could have been a well-deserved hat-trick for him. 

We have everything to play for in the second leg. But Inter have not lost a home game in the UCL this season. Can Barcelona break that record? 

In the 13 matches between these two sides, FC Barcelona have dominated the Italian side with a 6 to 2 win ratio. The remaining 5 games have been drawn. A total of 33 goals have been scored in the matches between these two teams. 

Indian football fans can watch the match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV App and Website with a paid subscription. 

Match: Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, semi-final, 2nd leg

Date: 7th May, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Stadio San Siro, Milan