Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries proved too hot to handle for Barcelona in the first leg of this Champions League semi-final blockbuster.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Dutchman’s first-leg performance left a telling impression on Hansi Flick’s side.

Indeed, Denzel Dumfries tore Barcelona’s backline to pieces at Montjuic en route to a ‘Man of the Match’ award.

With two goals and an assist, the 29-year-old almost single-handedly demolished one of Europe’s best teams.

Therefore, everyone around Flick’s camp is afraid of Dumfries’ scintillating form.

Barcelona Fear Inter Milan Superstar Denzel Dumfries

Denzel Dumfries scoring against Barcelona
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Despite the intimidating presence of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, Dumfries was a thorn in Barca’s side.

His explosive style of play made him a nightmare for Flick’s defenders.

Indeed, the Dutch ace nearly helped Inter win the first leg, only for a marginal offside call to deny him another assist.

His delightful through ball set Henrikh Mkhitaryan up for the goal, yet VAR deemed the Armenian a fraction offside.

Nonetheless, the former PSV Eindhoven wingback struck fear into the hearts of everyone close to the Camp Nou outfit.

With a place in the final up for grabs, Dumfries will likely be under the spotlight again tonight.