Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan – INTERViews Podcast Ep. 142: “Respect & Apologize To Denzel Dumfries” | OneFootball

This is the INTERViews podcast, the official SempreInter.com podcast, discussing all things Nerazzurri, today focusing on Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan leg 1 semifinal Champions League clash.

Firstly, in today’s episode on SempreInter.com, Gianmarco and Alessandro discuss, analyze and debate all aspects of the 3-3 draw..

Inter fielded their strongest lineup. Therefore, Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella both started. Everyone expected Barcelona to start on the front foot. That is, putting pressure on Inter.

Therefore, it was impressive when Marcus Thuram broke the deadlock after just 30 or so seconds. The backheel finish was stunning. As was the assist by Denzel Dumfries.

The provider turned finisher when Denzel Dumfries scored a wondergoal in the 21st minute.

Federico Dimarco’s corner was headed by Francesco Acerbi towards goal, which the Dutchman buried with a stunning roundhouse volley kick.

Unfortunately, three minutes later Lamine Yamal produced a moment of magic after Marcus Thuram, Federico Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan lapsed in their defensive duties without possession. The finish itself was sublime.

However, Barcelona’s 2-2 equalizer was very avoidable. Francesco Acerbi and Yann Bisseck were ball-watching allowing Ferran Torres to finish off a Raphina header.

In fact, despite these two costly mistakes, Inter solid defensively throughout the first half. And looked dangerous on the counter.

Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan – INTERViews Podcast Discussion: “Respect & Apologize To Denzel Dumfries”

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 02: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Italian Super Cup Semi-Final match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta at Al Awwal Park on January 02, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

Subsequently, Inter continued to defend well in the second half. However, Inter defended far too deep from the offset.

This followed after Inter created a couple of chances but couldn’t retake the lead. Federico Dimarco squandered a fantastic chance.

Barcelona continued to create chances and dominate possession.

However, in the 63rd minute MOTM Denzel Dumfries latched on to a Hakan Calhanoglu corner, making no mistake, 3-2 to Inter.

Unfortunately, two minutes later Barcelona equalized after Raphinha scored a screamer which was noted as a Yann Sommer owngoal.

This as the Raphina screamer went in off the cross bar and the Swiss goalkeeper’s back for the equalizer.

In conclusion, Inter probably could and should have won. This as a Henrikh Mhitaryan goal was adjudged to have been offside by the smallest of margins by VAR.

And much, much more.

So sit back, relax and join the INTERViews podcast boys as they break down the Inter Milan 3-3 draw away to Barcelona.