A sensational 3-3 draw between Barcelona and Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final has set the stage for a thrilling return match. The electrifying match kept spectators on the edge of their seats as the two teams battled for supremacy for 90 unforgettable minutes.

Inter took the lead just 30 seconds into the game with Marcus Thuram’s clever backheel finish, only for Barcelona to mount a stunning comeback. Lamine Yamal’s majestic left-footed finish and Ferran Torres’s clinical finish gave Barcelona a 2-1 lead, but Inter restored their advantage with Denzel Dumfries’s remarkable overhead kick and later added another goal from a corner.

Yamal and Torres oozed confidence as they celebrated their goals, making comforting gestures to the fans. After scoring his equalizer, Yamal gestured to the fans with a sign that indicated, “Calm down, we’re here,” exuding calmness and assurance. Meanwhile, Torres made a soothing gesture, implying “sleep my beloved,” as if to say everything is under control.

However, Raphinha’s equalizer in the second half, which hit the bar and bounced off Yann Sommer’s back into the net, drew Barcelona level for the second time in the game. The match was joint-highest scoring draw in a Champions League semi-final, alongside a 3-3 draw between Dynamo Kyiv and Bayern Munich in the 1998-99 season.

“It was an amazing battle to watch, almost like a boxing match where opposing styles make the fight,” said former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock. Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist added, “Tonight was just special, special to be here to watch those two teams.”

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick praised his team’s performance, saying, “We played a great game, and of course, the goals we conceded weren’t pretty.” Inter’s Dumfries was awarded Man of the Match, and he said, “After three defeats in a row, we saw the real Inter tonight. We played with heart and I’m proud.”