Barcelona 2-2 Inter: Yamal shines

In the early hours of May 1st, Barca conceded two consecutive goals but managed to equalize when hosting Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Score: Barcelona 2-2 Inter

Key developments:

• In the first minute, Denzel Dumfries crossed from the right wing for Marcus Thuram to score with a skillful backheel, giving Inter the lead.
• In the 21st minute, Acerbi headed the ball down to Dumfries, who scored with an acrobatic finish from close range, doubling Inter's lead.
• In the 25th minute, Lamine Yamal burst through Inter's defense before unleashing a skillful shot that beat the goalkeeper.
• In the 27th minute, Yamal beat the defender and hit the crossbar with a shot from a tight angle.
• In the 38th minute, Raphinha passed the ball back to Ferran Torres, who finished from close range, bringing the game back to a tie.

Pre-match statistics:

• After 17 encounters in continental competitions, the head-to-head record favors Barca (8 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses).
• Barca are unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season (5 wins, 1 draw), and have scored at least 3 goals in 5 of those 6 matches.
• Inter have gone four matches without a win (one draw, three losses) and three consecutive matches without scoring a goal.

Starting lineup:

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