This will be a match that both players and fans alike live long in memory.
The unstoppable power of Barcelona, the top Champions League goals scorer this season, came across Intermilan’s unstoppable object, the tournament’s best defense. The results were spectacular.
Inter scored two early goals through Marcus Thurlam and Denzel Danfire to stun Olimpic Lulis’ Pampanas Stadium.
However, Barça fought back by the end of the first half, led by the precocious Raminyamal.
A great solo effort from 17-year-old Yamal reduced the deficit by half before Ferran Torres painted Barcelona levels before intervals.
The second half wasn’t that enthusiastic, but Barcelona’s defensive frailty, especially in the set piece, was once again shown when Dumfries headed home from the corner and gave him a second lead.
But again, that wasn’t enough. As Rafinha’s incredible efforts hit the crossbar and hit Jan Somer on the back and crossed the line, there was more to Barcelona’s equalizer than an unhappiness for Inter.
But the action didn’t end there.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan thought he had a 4-3 lead from the end, but the semi-automated offside system dominated him offside by the smallest margin imaginable. There was nothing more than toenails.
The return leg will take place next Tuesday at Sanshiro, Inter. I can’t wait.
