Inter Milan beat Barcelona 3-1
Published:Tuesday | April 20, 2010 | 5:53 PM
Hosts Inter Milan of Italy produced a fine first-leg display as they came from behind to beat holders Barcelona of Spain 3-1 and take control of their Champions League semi-final.
Barca, who dumped Arsenal out in the last round, went ahead when Maxwell\'s left wing cross found Pedro to slot home in the 19th minute, but Wesley Sneijder equalized before the break.
Once Maicon gave Inter the lead early in the second period the host was able to dominate, and Diego Milito deservedly added a third with a header midway through the second half.
The result gives Barca a mountain to climb in the second leg in Catalonia in Spain next Wednesday as they seek to become the first team since AC Milan in 1990 to defend their European title.
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will miss the return leg after being booked for a foul on Milito.