Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a breathtaking 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night, delivering what many fans are already calling the game of the season.
The six-goal thriller at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys saw both sides trade stunning strikes in a pulsating contest that swung dramatically back and forth.
Inter twice took the lead only for Barcelona to fight back each time, ensuring everything remains perfectly poised ahead of next week's decisive second leg at the San Siro.
The match showcased extraordinary attacking talent on both sides, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Dutch wing-back Denzel Dumfries particularly catching the eye.
Barcelona and Inter Milan served up a treat of European football
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Inter stunned the hosts by taking the lead after just 30 seconds when Marcus Thuram applied a delicate back-heel flick to finish off a swift counter-attack.
The Italian side doubled their advantage after 21 minutes through Denzel Dumfries, who scored with an acrobatic volley from a corner.
Barcelona looked shell-shocked but responded brilliantly through 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who produced a moment of magic in the 24th minute.
The teenage prodigy glided past multiple defenders before curling a sublime finish in off the far post.
Yamal nearly scored again minutes later, his effort tipped onto the crossbar by Yann Sommer.
Barcelona completed their comeback in the 38th minute when Ferran Torres tapped in after Raphinha nodded down Pedri's cross.
The second half began with both sides making changes, as Lautaro Martinez was replaced by Mehdi Taremi for Inter after picking up an injury.
Inter restored their advantage in the 63rd minute when Dumfries rose highest to head home from a corner for his second goal of the night.
Lamine Yamal was the star of the show at the end of 17
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But Barcelona's response was almost immediate.
Just two minutes later, Raphinha unleashed a thunderbolt from distance that crashed against the crossbar, bounced off the back of the diving Sommer and into the net.
Mkhitaryan thought he had put Inter ahead again in the 75th minute, but his effort was ruled out for the tightest of offsides.
Both sides continued to push for a winner, with Yamal striking the woodwork again late on.
Denzel Dumfries emerged as Inter's hero with two goals and an assist in what Goal described as "an absolutely sensational performance".
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Inter Milan proved they are no pushovers with some excellent play including two wonder goals from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries
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However, it was Barcelona's Lamine Yamal who truly stole the show, demonstrating why he's already being compared to Lionel Messi despite his tender age.
The stage is now set for what promises to be an explosive second leg at the San Siro next Tuesday.
With the scores level and both teams showing defensive vulnerabilities, fans can expect another goal-fest when these attacking powerhouses meet again in Milan.
