Reactions After the 3–3 Thriller: What Barcelona and Inter Said After the Champions League Semifinal
Coaches and players from both sides speak out after a stunning six-goal draw in Barcelona
Barcelona and Inter delivered a breathtaking 3–3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal, and the post-match reactions were as intense as the match itself. Here’s what players and managers had to say following one of the most entertaining games of the season.
Barcelona Reactions
Hansi Flick: “Yamal showed us the path forward”
“The first half had its ups and downs, the second was a real show. What a night for football. The return leg in Milan will be a final before the final.”
“Lamine Yamal showed us the path we must follow. I’m proud of the team. We must keep fighting until the end.”
“This is the Champions League semifinal. These are elite teams. Inter showed their experience tonight.”
“They had an advantage in set pieces with four or five tall players — and they used it well.”
“We have to be ready for the return match. Everything will be decided in Milan.”
Raphinha: “Conceding three at home is unacceptable”
“We’re taking too many risks. Maybe that’s part of our playing style, but it’s unacceptable to concede this many goals at home.”
“We need better balance and more awareness in defense, especially in games of this magnitude.”
Frenkie de Jong: “We believe in this team”
“It was a great match. Both teams gave their all. We knew it would be tough, but we believed in a comeback.”
“We love attacking football and we’re ready to take risks to win. Hopefully it will lead us to the final.”
Inter Milan Reactions
Simone Inzaghi: “I haven’t seen a player like Yamal in 8–9 years”
“We leave Barcelona with a few regrets. We could’ve won, but the tie is still open.”
“I haven’t seen a player like Lamine Yamal in almost a decade. He’s special.”
“We’ll have to evaluate Lautaro Martínez’s condition — he might miss the second leg.”
Denzel Dumfries: “This is the Inter I want to see”
“After three straight losses, we showed who we really are. We played with heart. I’m proud of the team.”
“Of course we wanted to win, but it was a great match. Everything is still to play for at San Siro.”
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: “Maybe offside by centimeters…”
“It was a crazy match — great for the fans, but very tough for us.”
“We were 2–0 up and couldn’t hold on. My disallowed goal? Maybe offside by a few centimeters. That’s football. Hopefully I can score in the return leg.”
All Eyes on the Return Leg
With the tie wide open and the stakes sky-high, the second leg at San Siro promises to be a battle of nerves, tactics, and brilliance. Barcelona will hope Yamal shines again, while Inter aim to capitalize on their set-piece strength and take one final step toward Munich.
Published by Patrick Jane
30.04.2025