Barcelona’s Champions League hopes took a serious hit today as they fell to Inter Milan in the first leg of the semi-finals. Despite their attacking firepower, they struggled to break down Inter’s disciplined defense, leaving their UCL future hanging by a thread.
Inter’s Early Dominance
Inter Milan stunned Barcelona early with two quick goals from Denzel Dumfries and Marcus Thuram Dumfries’ outrageous strike from a corner put Inter 2-0 up within 21 minutes, leaving Barcelona scrambling to recover.
Barcelona’s Fightback
Barcelona showed resilience, with Lamine Yamal scoring a stunning solo goal to bring them back into the game. The 17-year-old weaved through Inter’s defense before curling a shot past Yann Sommer, proving why he’s one of Europe’s brightest young talents.
Recent Stats Tell the Story
Barcelona’s attacking dominance: They’ve averaged 3.1 goals per game in the UCL this season, the highest under Hansi Flick
Inter’s defensive strength:They’ve kept eight clean sheets in the competition, making them one of the toughest teams to break down
Possession battle:Barcelona controlled 62.1% of possession, but Inter’s counter-attacks proved lethal
The Last Time Barcelona Won at San Siro
Barcelona’s last victory at San Siro came in the 2019-20 Champions League group stage, where they secured a 2-1 win against Inter Milan Since then, Inter has held their ground, making life difficult for the Catalan giants.
What’s Next?
Barcelona must win convincingly in the second leg to keep their UCL dreams alive. Can they overcome Inter’s defensive wall, or will this be another painful European exit?
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