In just five days, FC Barcelona managed to erase a two-goal deficit in two high-stakes matches: the final of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid (3-2) and the first leg of the Champions League semifinals against Inter Milan (3-3). These games are another testament to the resilience that has characterized the Blaugrana team this season.

The ability to respond in difficult situations has become a hallmark of the team coached by Hansi Flick. According to data from BeSoccer Pro for EFE, Barça has won three matches and drawn two where they were losing by two goals, an unprecedented achievement in the club's 125-year history. The closest precedents date back to the 1941-42 season, with two victories and a draw in similar circumstances, and the 2000-01 season, with three draws after falling behind by two goals.

Lamine Yamal, the Jewel of the Academy

These comebacks have mostly occurred in the second half of the season: on January 21 against Benfica (4-5) in the Champions League group stage, on February 25 against Atletico Madrid (4-4) in the Copa del Rey semifinals, on March 16 again against Atletico (2-4) in La Liga, and on April 19 against Celta de Vigo (4-3). In addition, there was the recent win over Real Madrid in the cup final, with a goal from Jules Koundé in the 116th minute, and the draw against Inter.

In both recent matches, Lamine Yamal shone, providing two assists against the Madrid side and playing a key role in the Champions League comeback, with a goal, two shots off the post, and constant threat. According to BeSoccer Pro, he became the youngest player ever to score in a Champions League semifinal. At just 17 years and 291 days old, he is also the first European player to reach 100 club appearances before turning 18.

Historic Numbers for Barça

In the match against Inter, Yamal attempted 22 dribbles (the second-highest number in a Champions League semifinal in the last ten years, only surpassed by Douglas Costa's 23 in 2016) and completed 13, matching Vinícius Júnior's record against Bayern in 2024. Although he lost 30 balls — his worst personal record, tied with the one against Betis — the team compensated with a collective recovery: 44 balls won in the opponent's half, the third-best figure in a Champions League semifinal in the past decade.

With the three goals scored against Inter, Flick’s team has now netted 158 goals in 54 matches, making it the fifth most prolific team in FC Barcelona's history, behind the teams from the 2016-17 (171 goals), 2015-16 (173), 2014-15 (175), and 2011-12 (190) seasons.