Inter Milan struck early, with Marcus Thuram opening the scoring within 30 seconds. Denzel Dumfries doubled their lead in the 21st minute, capitalizing on Barcelona's defensive lapses.
Barcelona responded through 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who scored a sensational solo goal, becoming the youngest player to net in a Champions League semi-final. Ferran Torres then equalized before halftime, bringing the score to 2-2.
The second half saw Dumfries restore Inter's lead, but Barcelona leveled again when Raphinha's shot deflected off goalkeeper Yann Sommer for an own goal. Both teams had chances to win, but the match ended in a draw.
Barcelona's resilience keeps their hopes alive, but concerns remain over their defensive vulnerabilities and injuries, including Jules Koundé's exit due to injury. The second leg at San Siro promises to be a thrilling decider.
