Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram delivered a remarkable performance in the thrilling UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at Barcelona, scoring a stunning goal and reflecting on his team’s stunning 3-3 draw.

Thuram on His Goal: “Didn’t Have Time to Think”

Thuram, speaking to Canal+ after the match, said, “We’re satisfied but incredibly tired. There’s still a game at home, and I hope it will be an extraordinary one.”

He recalled his match-winning goal: “We started well, found Dumfries, the defender slipped, and it was the only thing I could do to score.”

On Defending Against Teen Sensation Lamine Yamal

Thuram lauded 17-year-old Yamal’s incredible first-leg display, saying, “It’s impossible to defend alone against him. It takes a team effort.”

On the World’s Best Player

When asked if Barcelona’s Yamal could be the world’s best player, Thuram diplomatically replied, “No, the best player is French. The second one too. Maybe third,” referencing Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé.