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