Arsenal star responds to Barcelona vs Inter thriller as PSG second leg boost emerges

Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has sent a message to his Netherlands international teammate Denzel Dumfries after his scintillating display in the Champions League semi-final first leg between Inter and Barcelona.

, the Italian champions and current La Liga leaders played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain. Inside the first minute, Marcus Thuram pulled off an outrageous backheel goal from a Dumfries cross to put the visitors in front.

Dumfries then got on the score sheet himself with an excellent overhead kick after Francesco Acerbi won first contact from a corner.

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However, Barcelona were back level before half-time after a Lamine Yamal wondergoal and Ferran Torres strike from close-range following great work in the build up by Pedri.

More goals arrived after the interval with Dumfries on target from a corner again but

Though they were ahead twice, Inter arguably hold the advantage as Barcelona must now win at the San Siro to reach the final. With two goals and one assist to his name, Dumfries was the star for Inter and he has now sent a clear message on Instagram.

"First 90 minutes [tick emoji] we go again Tuesday! #UCL #FORZAINTER [flexed arm, hands together, black and blue circle emoji]," he said.

Cody Gakpo, Justin Kluivert and Xavi Simons were quick to praise him in the replies while Timber liked the social media post. The previous evening,

He was also unable to stop the PSG winger from assisting Ousmane Dembele for the only goal of the game. As such, Arsenal head to the Parc Des Princes knowing they must win and a big boost to their chances of that happening has already emerged.

. With the Ghana international at the base of midfield, Declan Rice will be freed up while Mikel Merino likely moves back up top.

If Mikel Arteta's side can overturn the deficit,