Thuram: "We played really well, it's all to play for"

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Inter Milan

·30 April 2025

Thuram: "We played really well, it's all to play for"

How do you define genius? Intuition, decision and quick execution. It's the perfect way to describe Marcus Thuram's goal after 30 seconds in the Champions League semi-final first leg: the 3-3 draw was kicked off by this backheel goal - not even from a low cross. The ball came in at speed from Dumfries and was met by Marcus to score the fastest goal in a Champions League semi-final. It is also the second quickest goal scored by Inter at the start of a Champions League match following Dejan Stankovic's goal against Schalke in April 2011 (26 seconds).

An important finish following his returning from injury, which also received compliments from his Father Lillian, who was pitch side at the end of the match,