Inter Milan Edges Barcelona 7-6 Aggregate in Champions League Semifinals

Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal has emerged as a remarkable talent for Barcelona, drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi with his performance statistics nearing those of the legendary player at the same stage of his career. Yamal recently celebrated his 100th appearance for Barcelona and has been instrumental in leading the team to a Copa del Rey victory and a potential double this season. In a dramatic Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, Yamal scored in the first leg and consistently threatened the Inter defense, but missed a crucial late chance in the second leg that could have sent Barcelona to their first final in a decade. Inter's goalkeeper Yann Sommer was pivotal in their victory, making multiple key saves against Yamal, including a decisive fingertip stop late in extra time, which preserved Inter's win and progression to the final. The match saw intense back-and-forth action, with Barcelona briefly taking the lead before Inter equalized and ultimately triumphed 7-6 on aggregate. Yamal's stellar performances, despite the defeat, highlight his rapid rise as one of football's most promising young stars.