𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬-𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 💔

Gareth Southgate's @England proved throughout the tournament why they are considered one of the best in the world.#EURO2024 #eurofinal2024 #EURO2024Final #ESP #ENG #England #ThreeLions #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/pVCCvYubjH

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) July 14, 2024

Rodri wins the player of the tournament for his brilliant performance in the back.

Who else than him? 4 assists and 1 goal, Lamine Yamal wins the young player of the tournament!

SPAIN ARE THE EURO 2024 CHAMPIONS. PLAYED SEVEN, WON SEVEN! THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TEAM EURO HISTORY!

𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🏆

They become the most successful team in Euro history with 4️⃣ titles.

Nico Williams and Oyarzabal with the goals for Spain to beat England by 2-1.#EURO2024 #eurofinal2024 #EURO2024Final #ESP #ENG #Espana #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/LWMhI2t8No

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) July 14, 2024

Yellow card for Ollie Watkins.

4 minutes added as injury time.

Simon first punched away Declan Rice's header. The round shot from Guehi is then headed away by Olmo. 

Merino comes in for Yamal and Toney comes in for Foden.

Oyarzabal scores for Spain. Brilliant from Cucurella to find Oyarzabal on the run from the left and he snubs the ball in to give Spain the lead.

Nacho replaces Le Normand for Spain.

Pickford with an important save again. He denies Lamine Yamal again. The Spanish star would be disappointed with this one.

Imagine Cole Palmer being given 90 minutes every game ... 😮 pic.twitter.com/Rj4SKxJeOv

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 14, 2024

Cole Palmer makes history.

The England star becomes the youngest player in the history of the European Championship finals to come on as a substitute and score a goal (22 years and 69 days). @OptaCan #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/T0Y85QcRhc

— Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) July 14, 2024

Cole Palmer scores and equalises for England. It is in these moments that England have found the spark. Off the bench, and with the support, Palmer shoots from a Jude Bellingham cutback and finds the back of the net. It is 1-1!

Game on!

Easy grab for Pickford and Oyarzabal did not have the angle to beat him on the left.

Chance for England with Saka making the moves on the right. He had Carvajal under pressures and had beaten him on the ball but Laporte cleared out the danger for Spain.

Mainoo is replaced by Palmer.

Oyarzabal replaces the Spanish captain Alvaro Morata.

Brilliant and huge from Pickford. He dives to his left to deny Lamine Yamal. It was going for the goal. Exciting, direct football from Spain. They are going for that second goal.

Dynamite. #EURO2024 | #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/XpqKzlIXTN

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 14, 2024

Bellingham makes a stunning turn to get the better of Carvajal but the bending shot did not end up where is was looking for. It goes for a goal kick. Good spell of football for England fans.

Stay calm. We've been here before.

3️⃣0️⃣ minutes to respond 👊 pic.twitter.com/kdxMwrpyEa

— England (@England) July 14, 2024

𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐒 🇪🇸🤝🇧🇷 𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐌𝐀𝐑#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/HhOHvfAB14

— StudioFútbol ⚽ (@StudioFutbol) July 14, 2024

The England captain is replaced by Ollie Watkins. 

First Morata's shot was blocked by Guehi and then he missed the target with his left foot. Minutes later, Nico Williams missed the target from edge of the box with a shot from left foot.

First half: No goals from either team; 8 shots altogether 

Second Half: 

46' | Injured Rodri is replaced by Zubimendi.

47' | Nico Williams scores for Spain; ESP 1-0 ENG.

66' | Pickford denies Yamal

73' | Equaliser from Plamer; ESP 1-1 ENG.

82' | Pickford denies Yamal, again

86' | Oyarzabal scores for Spain; ESP 2-1 ENG.

90' | Double save from Spain

Yellow card for John Stones for a foul on Zubimendi.

Another chance for Spain. However, the joint-top scorer of the tournament could not keep the ball on target.

Cool and calm finish from the boy from Bilbao. He draws the first blood in the game. Ruiz found Carvajal on the right who flicked the ball to Lamine Yamal. Yamal, upon making an entry to the final third, made the cross to Nico on the far end and Nico did the rest to find the low corner of the far post.

Spain lead. 

Unfortunate for the Spanish defender as he is replaced by Zubimendi.

The first half finishes goalless as both teams failed to have a crack at the opponent's goals. Though Spain had the better possession and played more passes, England tried to find their way with counterattacks. But, both teams lacked the final spark at the top of the box.

The first shot on target from England as Phil Foden stretched out his left leg to deflect the corner form Declan Rice. Calm Simon makes the grab.

Who else? Rodri, the leader in the back blocks a shot from Harry Kane. Clever play from Jude on the left to find Kane in the middle. The rebound ball had found Kyle Walker but Nico Williams fouled him to stop the attack.

Morata received a great pass from Ruiz and tried to enter the final yard from the left. However, Guehi guarded him with his back while Stones cleared out the ball for a Spain corner.

Every time England have won the ball and tried to make something out of it, Spain have been great at winning the ball back. Cucurella specially have been great with that for them.

Sapin have been very patient before making the final pass or the cross. After spanning quite a few minutes on the ball with a pass from right to left, Williams received the ball from Laporte. But, his final cross for Alvaro Morata, who was waiting in the box, is very long.

Luke Shaw got the better of young Lamine Yamal as the 17 year old tried to make an entry from the right but Shaw had him marked and sent the ball for a corner before he could make the cross.

Dani Olmo is cautioned by the referee for a foul on Declan Rice. He caught Rice right on the mid-rif with his boot.

Dani Carvajal after being called for a foul on Bukayo Saka. pic.twitter.com/O185PH8BBF

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 14, 2024

England looking to take advantage of the high-pressing game by Spain and going for counterattacks. With Luke Shaw making a run on the left and then dribbling over Carvajal, they had a great chance of making it a serious threat. However, he could not get the first touch the way he was looking for, he had to cut back to Kane, who could not get his shot right. 

Cucurella cleared the ball out of danger for Spain.

England captain Harry Kane gets a caution for a foul on Fabian Ruiz, the first of the night.

From one winner to the next 🏆#EURO2024 | #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/WWjWWXpGsv

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 14, 2024

First attack from England with Luke Shaw making the overlap on the right after receiving the ball from Saka. However, his cross for Jude in the middle is blocked by Laporte. First corner for England.

Nico Williams, after having the space on the left, entered the box. However, his cross is blocked by a sliding John Stones.

Rodri, a bit late on the ball, catches Jude Bellingham in the left side on the middle of the pitch. A free-kick for England but Guehi's foul nullified the attack for them. 

Spain still enjoying more possession with better passes.

Xavi, David Villa, and Andrés Iniesta in attendance for the Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/JN3J2uRnCs

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 14, 2024

Your finalists. Your #ThreeLions. pic.twitter.com/qkjlWgJfsA

— England (@England) July 14, 2024

TEAM 💪 @SEFutbol 🇪🇸#EURO2024 | #ESPENG | #ESP pic.twitter.com/Sol3p01OAO

— UEFA EURO 2024 DE (@EURO2024DE) July 14, 2024

Nico Williams' weak cross from the right is partially negotiated by Stones. It goes for a corner. Spain, just like the whole tournament are pressing very high.

Both Shaw and Carvajal are coming in the final after missing out in the last game. Shaw, who has been making his Euro 2024 debut, won the ball in England's half. Meantime, Carvajal, who had to miss the semis due to card issues, won the ball back from Shaw on the byline.

England get things underway.

We are ready to go! Packed stadium, a brilliant atmosphere with Royalty in the house.

Closing in on kick-off ⌚️#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/HhUMd3UrYn

— England (@England) July 14, 2024

For the first time in men's European Championship history, two teenagers will start the final.

🇪🇸 17-year-old Lamine Yamal
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo

Which wonderkid will lift the trophy? 🏆#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/ayglSBrrZn

— Squawka (@Squawka) July 14, 2024

"A huge amount of resilience. We've found ways to win. The end of the games have been ours. Any team that scores late goals, it's a good sign. That's helped breed confidence and belief in the group."

Locked in for the final. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/GONoh1f8bK

— England (@England) July 14, 2024

Ya están aquí "nuestros niños"... ¡¡𝗬𝗔 𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗘𝗗𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥!!#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/0a1N14Hfho

— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 14, 2024

"I've already done my job" 😂

Carlos Alcaraz has done his part, now to watch Spain vs England in the #EURO2024 final...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/GRL1ygoz5W

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2024

A look inside our #EURO2024 final dressing room 👀 pic.twitter.com/6kDY0EsJ9I

— England (@England) July 14, 2024

Spain: Unai Simon, Carvajal, Le Nornmand, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Yamal, Olmo, Williams, Morata

England: Pickford, Walkers, Stones, Guehi, Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw, Foden, Bellingham, Kane

Till now, Spain have won five major international trophies. From 2008 to 2012, they won three back-to-back trophies with the 2008 and 2012 Euros and 2010 FIFA World Cup. Before that, they had won their first European Championship in 1968 and later won the UEFA Nations League once in 2013 as well.

Read about their success in international football so far.

Till now the England men's football team have been able to win a major trophy only once; FIFA World Cup 1966 is the only trophy they won in their history.

Read about England's history in international football.

The last time these two teams met, Raheem Sterling scored a stunning brace while Marcus Rashford scored once for England to hand them a 3-2 win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League 2018 Group match. 

Thank you, Abhishek, for all the details and pre-story of the match. This is Koushik Biswas, who will take you through all the updates of the game from here on.

Spain's possible starting lineup:

Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz: Yamal, Morata, Williams

England's possible starting lineup:

Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Stones, Trippier; Bellingham, Mainoo, Rice; Foden, Kane, Saka

• Matches Played: 27
• Spain won: 10
• England won: 14
• Draws: 3

• Match: Spain vs England - UEFA Euro 2024 Final

• Date: 15/7/2024

• Time: 12:30 am (IST)

• Venue: Olympiastadion Berlin, Germany

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

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 6, 2025

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

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

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

— playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) May 6, 2025

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

A Champions League classic. 

Goals. Chances. Speed. Good defending. Great Saves. 

We had everything. But still, we could not separate the teams. 

Inter would be happy to make it 3-3 in Barcelona and then hope to win the second leg at their home. 

Meanwhile, Barcelona would also be happy with how they came back every time they were behind. 

What will happen in the second leg? I do not know. Nobody knows with two great teams going against each other. But, surely, we will have another Champions League classic. 

I hope you enjoyed the coverage. See you in the second leg. 

⌛Full-time: FC Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan

It is all equal after an entertaining first leg in the UEFA Champions League semi-final in Barcelona.

Inter had the lead twice in the game, but Barcelona came back to make it even. #BARINT #FCBarcelona #InterMilan pic.twitter.com/AhWmvz2TJA

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 30, 2025

Raphinha's long-range shot was on target, and Sommer jumped in the air to make the save. 

In the last four minutes, Inter Milan have not won the ball back. 

Yamal hits the woodwork as he scopped the ball up to find Raphinha at the far post. 

📸 It doesn't get much closer than that 👀#beINUCL #BarcaInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/g89SvF80Vf

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In: Gavi, Christensen

Out: Pedri, Cubarsi

In: Darmian, Zielinski

Out: Dumfries, Thuram

Raphinha with a free-kick went outside the wall, but Sommer had watched it well to make the save. 

Bissec and Dumfries played a one-two before Dumfries had the chance to shoot with his left foot.

But, he decided to make a back pass, and the Barcelona defender sorted out the attack. 

VAR has given it as an offside. No goal. 

Mkhitaryan scores the goal, but the referee flags it up. 

A VAR check is going on. 

In: Fratessi

Out: Calhanoglu

3 - Denzel Dumfries is the third Dutch player ever to score twice in a Champions League semi-final, after Phillip Cocu for PSV in 2005 (v Milan) and Georginio Wijnaldum for Liverpool in 2019 (v Barcelona). Hero. pic.twitter.com/JM68mJKjPW

— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) April 30, 2025

Thuram timed his run well and was going for the far post from the left. 

Cubarsi came running to block the shot. 

Yellow card for Cubarsi for a foul on Taremi.

In: Fermin

Out: Olmo

Screamer of a goal from Raphinha. 

From the short corner, he smacked the ball hard from 30 yards and hit the crossbar. 

The rebound ball hit Sommer and went inside.

It was given as an own goal from Sommer. 

All equal again. 

FC Barcelona 3-3 INT.

He does it again. 

From a corner, Dumfires defeated Olmo in the air to get the ball. 

Excellent header and Inter get the lead. 

FC Barcelona 2-3 Inter Milan

Inter were running away with the ball in a counterattack. 

Durmfries was nearly one-on-one entering the final third. 

But, as he was looking to find someone from his team in the middle, Araujo came running to make the interception. 

Yamal again tried to make a quick entry in the box. His touch was intercepted by Bastoni, who was a bit late to react. 

Sommer came running to make the clearance. 

Yellow card for Calhanoglu, for a foul on Pedri. 

Lamine Yamal tried to find Raphina on the left of the box. But, Mkhitaryan's deflection made it an easy save for Sommer. 

In: Agusto

Out: Dimarco

Pedri takes a chance with a shot from outside the box. 

His shot went right to the goal, though. 

CHANCE MISSED BY DIMARCO!#ChampionsLeague #UCL #BARINT pic.twitter.com/FubxAUaiNd

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Inter after starting the first half well, did not look their best in the later part of the half. But, they are looking to create more with Thuram creating chances from left. 

Bissec with the cross and Dimarco on his right foot just hit the ball a bit low. 

It went over the goal. 

Lamine Yamal is now the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history. 

For Barcelona, Araujo replaced Martin. Taremi replaced Martinez for Inter. 

Welcome back from the break. We have an exciting second half for you. 

Half-time | FC Barcelona 2-2 Inter Milan

1' - Thuram | FCB 0-1 INT
21' - Dumfries | FCB 0-2 INT
24' - Yamal | FCB 1-2 INT
38' - Ferran | FCB 2-2 INT

How many goals will be scored in the second half? #BARINT #FCBINT #FCBarcelona #InterMilan #LamineYamal #uefachampionsleague pic.twitter.com/1m4FV5Zz3o

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 30, 2025

One of the best half-time games so far in the Champions League. 

Inter Milan went up within the first 30 seconds, they extended the lead in the 21st minute. But, Barcelona being Barcelona, came back in the game with Lamine Yamal scoring a stunning goal and Raphinha setting up Ferran Torres for a finish. 

It is 2-2 after 45 minutes. 

More goals coming in next 45 for sure. Stay tuned. 

Two minutes added as injury time

Raphinha passes Leo Messi for the most goal contributions (20) in a Champions League season for Barcelona

Unfortunate scenes for Barcelona as Kounde has been forced to leave the field. 

Garcia replaces him. 

Barcelona find the equaliser. 

Pedri found Raphinha with a lobbed ball, and the Brazilian controlled the ball well to find Ferran inside the box with a header. 

Ferran came running and just had to direct the ball inside the goal. 

FC Barcelona 2-2 Inter Milan. 

LAMINE YAMAL WITH A WORLD CLASS DRIBBLE AND FINISH TO BRING BARCELONA BACK WITHIN A GOAL ✨ pic.twitter.com/BGqwkEIkUj

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 30, 2025

Dani Olmo with an effort from just outside the box. 

Sommer quickly dived to his left to make the save. 

It was on target from the Spaniard.

Yamal made another entry in the box and pushed it towards Raphinha for another chance. 

But, Sommer came in between to make the save. 

FC Barcelona are dominating at the moment, as Ferran Torres had the chance to make a final attempt from close range. 

Pedri played the ball to Olmo, who did well to get the ball through the defenders. 

But, at the end, it was an easy grab for Sommer. 

Yamal, again on the right, made a quick entry in the box and from the byline, he went for a shot. Sommer did well to get a finger tip to it and it hits the crossbar. 

Lamine Yamal is a special player. 

On his 100th match for FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal dribbles past two defenders and hits the back of the net with a curling left-footed shot. 

FC Barcelona 1-2 Inter Milan

Inter extends the lead. 

From the corner, Acerbi kept the ball in play with a header, and Dumfries went for a quick bicycle kick and scored the goal. 

Pedri could not have anything there. Szczęsny did not have any chance as well. 

FC Barcelona 0-2 Inter Milan

From the corner, Ferran had the chance to make an effort from the right. 

He missed the far post by a whisker. 

Two back-to-back corners for FC Barcelona. 

Yamal won the first corner and the second came from the corner as Inigo's attempted header was blocked.

Brilliant ball from Yamal. But, after a poor first touch, Ferran could not hit the target with a side footed shot. 

Penalty call from Barcelona but not given. What do you reckon? 

Clinical and classy finish from Marcus Thuram. 

Dumfries with the cross and Thuram just flicked the ball inside with his back leg for a stylish finish. 

Inter Milan take the lead. 

FCB 0-1 INT

Kick-off in Barcelona

1 minute of silence in memory of Pope Francis

Starting XI: Sommer, Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram, Lautaro.

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

Coach: Simone Inzaghi.

Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, I. Martinez, Ferran, Pedri, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Gerard Martín.

Subs: Araujo, Gavi, Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Eric Garcia, Astralaga, Hector Fort. 

Cubarsí, R.Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. de Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, Astralaga, H. Fort & Gerard Martín.

"We’re excited because we've reached the Champions League semi-finals twice in the past three years - something which previously hadn’t happened in a long time. We’re doing some great work in this competition and can't wait to play."

The atmosphere at the Copa del Rey final was fantastic. We went out to enjoy ourselves. I would love to experience it again. I am really motivated and I have butterflies in my stomach before the games, but I don't feel pressure. I just like to play and give everything. I left fear behind in Mataró

Every tile piece is Nerazzurri art 🖌️🖤💙#ForzaInter #UCL #BarcelonaInter pic.twitter.com/o98QQy4kwK

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) April 30, 2025

🌱 Our home pic.twitter.com/3YhOOYRdw3

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 30, 2025

Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on the Sony Sports Network TV Channel. 

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

Match: FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan, UCL 2024-25, Semi-final, 1st Leg

Date: 1 May 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys