In the first leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League semi-final, Barcelona tied Inter Milan 3-3 after falling behind by 2 goals thanks to goals from Yamal and Ferran Torres. Flick said in an interview that Yamal always stood up for the team in the game and praised the young winger as a rare talent.

At the beginning of the game, Dumfries assisted Thuram to score, helping Inter Milan to get a dream start with a score of 1 to 0. In the 21st minute, Dimarco took a corner kick, Acerbi headed the ball to the front of the goal, and Dumfries scored with a back-hook shot, helping Inter Milan continue to lead Barcelona 2 to 0.

In the 24th minute, Yamal seized the ball and went all the way into the penalty area and then shot. The ball hit the post and bounced into the net, helping Barcelona to tie the score 1-2. In the 38th minute, Pedri made a diagonal pass from the right, Rafinha headed the ball, and Ferran Torres volleyed the ball and scored, helping Barcelona to tie the score 2-2.

In the 63rd minute of the second half, Calhanoglu took a corner kick and Dumfries scored with a header, helping Inter Milan take the lead again with 3 to 2. In the 65th minute, Olmo took a corner kick and Rafinha made a long shot at the top of the penalty area. The ball hit the post and then hit Inter Milan goalkeeper Sommer before bouncing into the net, allowing Barcelona to tie the score again with 3 to 3.

In the end, Barcelona drew 3-3 with Serie A giants Inter Milan at home.

Barcelona coach Flick said, "I don't think we started well. We lost two goals but kept fighting back. Our performance in the first half was up and down, and the second half was really exciting for the players and fans. This is the first leg of the two teams, and we must win in Milan. It will be a final before the final."

"I think everyone saw the team's performance. We were very good in possession of the ball. Although the start was not ideal, we conceded two goals, both from set pieces, and the opponent really had a height advantage. We must improve. This situation is the same as when we played against Atletico Madrid in the King's Cup."

In addition, the 17-year-old Yamal has contributed 6 goals and 12 assists for Barcelona in La Liga this season, and 5 goals and 3 assists in the Champions League, with outstanding performances.

Speaking of Yamal's condition, Flick said, "He felt a little uncomfortable during the warm-up, but we still let him play after evaluation. Everyone knows that he is an amazing player. In important games, his talent is more evident. We are lucky to have him. He is a special player and a genius. The details he showed in the game are really incredible."

"It proves that he is an important player for us and he has proven his quality, which is exactly what we need. He always steps up in the big games and I am very happy that such a rare talent is playing for Barcelona."