• Lamine Yamal, at just 17, becomes the youngest scorer in a Champions League semi-final.
• Barcelona rallies from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.
• Both coaches praise Yamal's talent, calling him a "genius" and a rare player.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal made headlines by becoming the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final, achieving the milestone at just 17 years and 291 days old. His stunning goal was instrumental in helping Barcelona recover from a 2-0 deficit against Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged Yamal's important role, stating, "Lamine showed us the way with that incredible goal" and lauded his overall performance as being "really well," making clear his impact on the game, according to channelnewsasia and Reuters.

Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Inter Milan, shared his admiration for Yamal, referring to the young talent as "the kind of talent who is born every 50 years." Inzaghi noted that Yamal caused significant issues for Inter’s defense, particularly in the final 30 minutes of the first half, prompting tactical changes from his side to manage the threat posed by the teenager. He remarked, "He created a lot of problems for us, mainly in the last 30 minutes of the first half," highlighting the impact that Yamal had on the match, according to aljazeera and Dawn.

Despite Inter’s Denzel Dumfries receiving the Man-of-the-Match award for his performance that included two goals and an assist, it was Yamal's contributions that resonated most with fans and commentators alike. His goal, which he scored after expertly maneuvering around multiple defenders, was described as "one for the YouTube compilations." Following his accomplishment, former footballer Rio Ferdinand declared Yamal as "on another level to any player playing the game in the top 5 leagues," showcasing the wide recognition of his talent, according to Reuters and aljazeera.

Yamal's dazzling performance included hitting the woodwork multiple times as he constantly threatened Inter’s backline. His crucial goal came just three minutes after Inter’s second goal, which showed his resilience and capability in high-pressure scenarios. Barcelona equalized later in the half following a sequence orchestrated by Yamal, demonstrating his strategic influence. After the match, Yamal emphasized his focus on the next leg of the tournament, stating, "I am happy to have helped the team, and now we need to go for more," underlining his determination and ambition, according to Dawn and channelnewsasia.