Inter Milan, Barcelona Draw 3-3 in Champions League Semifinal

Barcelona's 17-year-old winger Lamine Yamal received high praise from both Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi and Barcelona coach Hansi Flick after a thrilling 3-3 Champions League semifinal first leg. Yamal scored a stunning solo goal in his 100th game for Barcelona, helping his team come back from two goals down and consistently troubling Inter's defense. Inzaghi described Yamal as a 'phenomenon born every 50 years,' noting the difficulty his team had containing the teenager and the adjustments made to limit his impact in the second half. Flick echoed the sentiment, highlighting Yamal's crucial role in sparking Barcelona's comeback and lauding his exceptional talent and creativity. Both coaches expressed admiration for Yamal's performance, with Flick emphasizing the value of having such a unique talent at Barcelona. The match also saw concerns for Inter as captain Lautaro Martinez left injured, casting doubt on his availability for the second leg.