It was a very, very physical match, and the ground condition also did not allow the players to have a great game. 

The second half, though, was more fluid from both sides. A few saves from Rochet prevented the opener. But Thiago Almada found a way to score a stunning goal to hand them the win. 

A red card for Nicolás González right before the end of the game did not cause too much trouble to the World Champions as well. 

All right, this is Koushik Biswas, signing off. I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Good morning. if you are from Asia. See you on the next LIVE Blog. 

A tough, tough 3 points for the Argentine team. 

A thudding strike from the youngster Thiago Almada was good enough for them to get the win. 

Argentine were down to 10 me at the fag end of the game, but it did not hurt them that much. 

They stay at the top of the points table with 28 points, 6 points clear of second-placed Ecuador.

Argentina get their first win of 2025!

Thiago Almada's thunderous strike was good enough for the World Champions to get a 1-0 win over neighbours Uruguay.

They stay at the top of the table with 28 points, six points clear than Ecuador at second.#FIFAWorldCupQualifiers pic.twitter.com/axGiIXGgfm

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 22, 2025

Direct red card for  Nicolás González for a high booted foul on Nandez. Argentina are down to 10 men.

Not that conformable from the big man. But, he finally latched on the ball to make the save. 

6 minutes added as injury time.

Yellow card for Alvarez.

Good, cautious jump and save from Emiliano as Maximiliano Araújo went for a big cross from right to left. 

Out: Almada, Paredes

In: Correa, Leonardo Balerdi

Yellow card for Olivera for a foul on Nicolás González. 

Maximiliano Araújo asks for a penalty as Molina tackles him inside the box. But Molina did reach the ball before catching him. 

Mac Allister is replaced by Palacios

Another halt in the game as Mac Allister is down after a foul by Bentancur.

Thiago Almada's stunning goal gives Argentina the lead!#URUARG #FIFAWorldCupQualifiers pic.twitter.com/NW2CjEAJZj

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 22, 2025

Out: Valverde, Nunez

In: Federico Viñas, Rodrigo Aguirre

Simeone is replaced by Nicolás González

WHAATTTTT A GOOALLL!

The boy who is set to replace Lionel Messi in the future does the job for his country. 

A curling shot from just outside the box, and it goes straight in to the goal. Rochet could not have done anything to it. 

Argentina take the lead.

Yellow card for Nandez for a foul Mac Allister, the first of the game, finally. 

That was the second save from the goalkeeper in the last two minutes. Argentina are creating chances now. This time it was Molina making an effort at the goal. 

Rochet makes another save as Simione attempted from close range. He already had two great chances in the second half. 

Romero blocks a shot from Maximiliano Araújo, from a close range. 

Pellistri is replaced by Brian Rodríguez.

From a corner, Simione had the chance to shoot the ball inside the goal from the middle. But, he could not connect his shot. 

Rochet is down after a tussle with Alavrez inside the box. Stoppage in play. 

The second half has been faster and better for both teams. After a counterattack from Argentina, we now see a counterattack from Uruguay as well. 

Another chaotic moment in the middle as Olivera stepped on Mac Allister and the referee this time again did not show any card. 

Valverde with a shot from outside of the box. The ball dropped in front of Martinez, who grabbed the ball cautiously. 

Argentine, in a counterattack, nearly found the first goal of the night. Mac Allister and Alvarez tead up to find Almada on the right, whose shot was saved by Rochet. 

No changes from either team. 

There where more fouls (9) than shots (6) in the first half of the Uruguay vs. Argentina match. pic.twitter.com/Pfe2oHMyY8

— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) March 22, 2025

Not so pleasant 45 minutes from any neutral viewer. 

Lots of fouls, a few brawls, misplaced passes and only a few shots on the goal. 

Lots of work needs to be done by both teams.

Foul by De La Curz on Paredes. The subs threw an elbow at the Argentine player.

2 minutes have been added as the injury time.

There was a brawl in the middle after the referee denied a penalty for Argentina. 

Earlier, Simione's shot was saved by Rochet, and then the rebound ball was also blocked by Jiminez.

Dela Cruz replaces Arrascaeta.

Nunez is down after a tussle against Romero and Emiliano Martinez. Martinez came running for the lobbed ball while Romero made sure he had the back against Nunez. 

Nandez with a good block as Simione swapped his side and went for a shot at the goal. 

The Atletico Madrid player ran back hard to get the ball away from a dangerous position for Argentina. 

Corner for Uruguay. 

- Partidazo argentina vs Uruguay en fecha fifa eh

Literalmente el partido de Argentina vs Uruguay:pic.twitter.com/5r2W9y68YW

— 9/12 🏆🐔 (@lauti_rioss) March 21, 2025

A good effort at the goal from Arrascaeta, as he made a quick turn and shot at the goal with his right foot from outside the box. 

But, Martinez was up to the task, making a big dive to his left to grab the ball with both hands.

Este es el equipo que hoy nos une pic.twitter.com/X7t6yjyVuM

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) March 21, 2025

𝐓.𝐄.𝐀.𝐌. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/Fqlg31FDeZ

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 21, 2025

Tagliafico is down after tussling with an incoming Emiliano Martinez, who came hard to get the overlapping ball from Nandez.

Easy save for Rochet, as that interception from Tagliafico helped Argentina make a counterattack. Enzo with the curling shot for the Argentine team. 

Tagliafico with a great interception in the final third to win the ball back from Núñez. 

Otamendi fouls Nandez just 10 yards from the box. 

Free-kick from a dangerous position for them. 

Argentina are looking to be paitecne now with their attack. Enzo and Mac Allister are trying to be there provider in the middle alongside Romero. 

In the meantime, Simione and Julian are acting as their main offensive men. 

First shot of the game comes from Paredes. He took a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box. He was far away from the goal, though. 

The Argentine captain comes between the cross from the right side by M. Araujo.

Argentina were going for a counterattack as Alvarez found Simeone with a turning pass. But Bentancur came from behind to win the ball back for Uruguay. 

Both teams are looking a bit rusty as they keep on losing balls and misplacing passes. 

Pellistri is down after a tussle with Mac Allister. 

It is not a miss but if Julian could have controlled the ball well and did not lose the ball from a long ball by Emi Martinez, he could have been one-on-one against Rochet.

𝑫𝒊𝒃𝒖 for 50 times 🥅 pic.twitter.com/u1OcUamT4a

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 21, 2025

A good run on the win from Julian Alvarez, but he was not been able to beat Jiminez with speed. It goes for a throw in for them. 

They are now looking to control the ball and the game. 

Early attack from the hosts as Molina and Tagliafico made two defensive mistakes for Argentina.

Here we go!

We are done with the anthems and minutes away from kick-off!

Ta’ pelao’, a jugar pic.twitter.com/WasNN3Dtgd

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) March 21, 2025

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 🕷 pic.twitter.com/uJAmPmOPi8

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 21, 2025

Bien uruguayo pic.twitter.com/I34xOIfkmT

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) March 21, 2025

🌟 @emimartinezz1 pic.twitter.com/cWfqAOoBMj

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 21, 2025

Starting XI: E. Martínez, N. Molina, C. Romero, N. Otamendi (c), N. Tagliafico, E. Fernández, L. Paredes, A. Mac Allister, G. Simeone, J. Álvarez, T. Almada

Subs: Gerónimo Rulli, Walter Benítez, Leonardo Balerdi, Germán Pezzella, Facundo Medina, Nicolás González, Rodrigo de Paul, Nico Paz, Exequiel Palacios, Benjamín Domínguez, Ángel Correa, Santiago Castro

Starting XI: S. Rochet, N. Nández, R. Araújo, J. M. Giménez (c), M. Olivera, F. Valverde, R. Bentancur, Arrascaeta, Maximiliano Araújo, F. Pellistri, D. Núñez

Subs: Santiago Mele, Franco Israel, Marcelo Saracchi, Santiago Bueno, Guillermo Varela, Sebastián Cáceres, Brian Rodríguez, Nicolás de la Cruz, Nicolas Fonseca, Luciano Rodríguez, Federico Viñas, Rodrigo Aguirre

Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, will miss the match due to an injury he sustained during an MLS game for Inter Miami. 

Read More: Uruguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Why is Lionel Messi not playing?

Manchester United star Manuel Ugarte will miss the match due to a card issue. He has been suspended for the match due to the accumulation of yellow cards. 

📋 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗦

Lista de jugadores confirmados por Marcelo Bielsa para la doble fecha de marzo en la que enfrentaremos a Argentina y Bolivia.

📺 https://t.co/qVMBrYJR1J #ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/oenYai9zhG

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) March 18, 2025

📋 This is the final squad list called up by Lionel Scaloni for the upcoming matches against Uruguay and Brazil in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers! 📝 pic.twitter.com/j34xzALRDY

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 17, 2025

Match: Uruguay vs Argentina match - 2026 World Cup Conmebol Qualifiers

Date: 22 March 2025

Time: 5:00 AM IST

Venue: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay

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

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) April 30, 2025

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

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 30, 2025

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. 

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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

Not a great night for FC Barcelona as a team but they got what they wanted. They reach the Champions League semi-final for the first time since 2019. 

Despite a hat-trick from Guirassy, who now has 12 goals in this seaons's Champions League, Dortmund could not recover the defeat in Barcelona in frist leg. 

This game proved that Barcelona are not invincible; they can be beaten. This is Hansi Flick's team's first defeat in 2025 but they would love to forget this match and move on to the next one. 

The treble dream is on for them. 

Barcelona will face either of Inter Milan or FC Bayern Munich in the semi-finals. 

We will see you in the semis. Till then, take care and good night. Thank You. 

🇩🇪 | Gave it their all!

• Most shots on target by any team against Barcelona in a #UCL match over the last five seasons (11)

• Most xG accumulated by any team against Barcelona in a #UCL/LaLiga match over the last three seasons (3.85)

Borussia Dortmund can be proud of their… pic.twitter.com/Kr1SoL5TZY

— Sofascore Football (@SofascoreINT) April 15, 2025

Despite a very poor performance, Barcelona qualify for the Champions League semi-final after six years. 

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Half of the injury time is done as Dani Olmo went down after a tussle. 

4 minutes of injury time have been added. 

It has been an impressive performance from Dortmund. Can they do it in added time?

In: Olmo

Out: Lewandowski

📊Players to score a hat-trick against Barcelona in a #UCL knockout game:

⭐️SERHOU GUIRASSY
⭐️Kylian Mbappe
⭐️Juary#BVBFCB pic.twitter.com/uq0gULtMwh

— playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) April 15, 2025

Garcia with a header missed the target by a whisker. 

In: Gittens

Out: Adeyemi

In: Brandt 

Out: Couto

Goal by Brandt. But, he is offside,

Second hat-trick for Guirassy this season. 

Duranville did a great job to first keep the ball inside and then make a entry before making an attempt. 

Araujo cleared the ball poorly and Guirassy just had to tap the ball inside the goal.

Dortmund 3-1 Barcelona (3-5 agg)

Raphinha made a quick cut back inside the box and then went for a shot with his left foot. 

Kobel dived to his left to make the save.

Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final 2nd leg LIVE Updates | Two back-to-back goals put Aston Villa ahead, PSG are only a goal ahaed in this tie | 57' AVL 3-2 PSG (AGG 4-5)

The second half started with a BANG!

Guirassy gets his BRACE
McGinn tied it up
Barcelona got one back through an own goal
Konsa gives Villa the lead, now they only need one to tie it up pic.twitter.com/Ne4FtoOkxC

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) April 15, 2025

In: Garcia, Torres

Out: Fermin, Yamal

5 - No team from the top five European leagues has benefited from more own goals than FC Barcelona this season in all competitions (Como also five). Percussion. pic.twitter.com/9IEzVWwrYW

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 15, 2025

In: Duranville, Reyna

Out: Beier, Nmecha

A huge chance for Fermin again. But, he skyed the ball up from close range and wasted the chance. 

Fermin Lopez missed the chance as Barcelona now look far better side with Pedri in the middle.

De Jong gave away the ball and that handed Beier a chance to go deep with the ball and go for a shot from right. 

He hit the sidenet though. 

In: Pedri

Out: Gavi

Yellow card for Nmecha for a foul on Gavi.

Fermin Lopez with a quick, low cross from right. Though it was meant for Lewandowski, Bensebaini tried to block the cross and unfortunately, sent the ball inisde the goal. 

Dortmund 2-1 Barcelona (2-5 agg)

First shot on target for Barcelona. 

Araujo's timid attempt is saved by Kobel.

A deep corner from Gross and Bensebaini headed the ball towards the goal from far post. Guirassy just had to head the ball inside for his second of the night. 

Dortmund 2-0 Barcelona (2-4 agg)

Double save from Szczęsny. He first denied Adeyemi with his left foot and then he stopped Gorss' attempt.

No changes from either team.

Barcelona will be the happier one to listen the whistle. They have looked shaky and rusty. 

Dortmund would have liked one more goal in the first half but they kept on producing chances the entire half. 

Will we see changes from Barcelona? Surely, we will see more speed and tactical changes from Flick.

HT: Dortmund 1-0 Barcelona

Home side lead at the break but still have 3 goals to find if they're to qualify. #UCL pic.twitter.com/e86iPG5TVz

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 15, 2025

2 minutes have added as injury time as Yamal's appeal for a handball inside the box gets declined.

In a counterattack Beier made a quick run and made an effort to find Adeyemi on the left with a cross. 

Araujo did well to make a run and block that cross. Corner for Dortmund.

Huge miss from Kounde, as he made a run from behind to recieved a lobbed ball from De Jong. 

A striker could have scored from this ball. A poor first touch and Kobel was able to make the save. 

Save from Szczęsny again as Adeyemi made a quick run on the left and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from the left.

Szczęsny was quick to get down to his left to make the save. 

Yellow card for Frenkie de Jong for a foul on Nmecha.

Hansi Flick is furious at Barcelona players!#ChampionsLeague #UCL #AVLPSG pic.twitter.com/AiY8FSNjms

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 15, 2025

Great ball play from Gavi and Lewandowski to find Raphinha at the edge of the box, making a run with the ball. 

However, after a poor touch, he lost the ball. 

Raphinha concedded the free-kick from the edge of the box. Gross took the free-kick and Beier's header went straight to Szczęsny. Althogh he was alredy offside.

Chance for Barcelona to find the net. But, Lewandowski's pass to Fermin Lopez found him in an offside position. 

Barcelona are settling down after a very shaky first 25 minutes. 

Raphina and Lamine Yamal looked in postion now. But, still, Lamine has not looked at his best though.

Bensebaini did well there jump highest and win the ball off a corner from the left. End the end it was an easy grab for Szczęsny.

BVB-Tore in einer #UCL-Saison:

🥇 SERHOU GUIRASSY (11)
🥈 Erling Haaland (10)
🥉 Robert Lewandowski (10)

Geschichte geschrieben. 📖 pic.twitter.com/sPvGti6Wa1

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 15, 2025

Gorss sends one in for Dortmund but he is offside by a mile. 

Serhou Guirassy has now scored more goals than any other Borussia Dortmund player in a single #UCL campaign (11).

Machine. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/R8hL3NEnlb

— WhoScored (@WhoScored) April 15, 2025

Cool and calm. Guirassy goes down the middle to score his 26th goal of the season. 

Dortmund 1-0 Barcelona (1-4 agg.)

Gross makes a quick entry to recieve a pass from Adeyemi and Szczęsny came running in and fouled him.

After a VAR check, the penalty was given. 

Curciual moments of the game. Dortmund need to score early to put pressure on Barcelona. 

They have looked good but Guirassy misses another chance from close range.

Adeyemi's pass and a cross from the left gave Guirassy a chance to side foot the ball into the goal. Chance gone begging for Dortmund.

Beier takes a chance from outside the box. Easy save for Szczęsny

Barcelona in red and blue, kicks off things. 

Dortmund are in their yellow and black.

Never disappoints . 🎚️🆙 pic.twitter.com/3jcz4HHg9J

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) April 15, 2025

✅ @karim_adeyemi & Co.: Check-In @BVB 👋#UCL | #BVBBarça | #BVB pic.twitter.com/bKfeg8gDJO

— UEFA.com DE (@UEFAcom_de) April 15, 2025

Culers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/eZDkBvX74P

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) April 15, 2025

Playing XI: W. Szczęsny, J. Koundé, R. Araújo, P. Cubarsí, G. Martín, F. de Jong, Gavi, L. Yamal, F. López, Raphinha, R. Lewandowski.

Subs: Iñaki Peña, Diego Kochen, Iñigo Martínez, Andreas Christensen, Eric García, Hector Fort, Pedri, Pablo Torre, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor.

Playing XI: Gregor Kobel, Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha, Dennis Svensson, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy.

Subs: Alexander Meyer, Marcel Lotka, Julian Ryerson, Filippo Mané, Almugera Kabar, Salih Özcan, Giovanni Reyna, Julian Brandt, Kjell Wätjen, Jamie Gittens, Julien Duranville.

In Champions League history, Dortmund have not defeated Barcelona so far in their history. 

In the 4 matches played between these two clubs, Barcelona won thrice. while one match was drawn. 

The BVB Stadion Dortmund is the largest football stadium in Germany and the sixth largest in Europe. This is also the third largest football stadium to host top flight European football matches after Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabeu. 

Football fans from India can watch the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channel. 

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Match: Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final, second leg

Date: 16 April 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund