“I had to use my mantle” – Gospel artist Dunsin Oyekan reacts to fierce Inter Milan vs Barcelona UCL clash

Popular Nigerian gospel artist, Dunsin Oyekan, has stirred up social media with his humorous spiritual take on the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash between Inter Milan and Barcelona on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports.

The match, which ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Spain, delivered top-tier entertainment and unexpected twists which kept everyone on the edge of their seats — including the worship minister.

Taking to his social media after the intense match, Dunsin Oyekan shared a playful but spiritually charged post about his involvement in the game’s outcome.

“My son said Inter Milan was going to win; I said, No, it’s Barca… I had to use a mantle to change it. Opelope anointing,” he wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) page.

My son said Inter Milan was going to win, i said no it’s Barca… I had to use mantle to change it .

Opelope anointing

— Dunsin Oyekan (@DunsinOyekan) April 30, 2025

... has since garnered attention on the social media space, with football fans flooding the comment section in laughter.

Barcelona and Inter Milan Share Six-Goal Thriller

Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter.

Inter Milan took the lead just seconds after kick-off through Marcus Thuram before Denzel Dumfries doubled their advantage in the 21st minute with a brilliant bicycle kick.

Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, then pulled one back with a stunning solo goal — which made him the youngest player to score in a UCL semi-final. Ferran Torres netted the equaliser before the break.

Just how special a talent is Lamine Yamal? pic.twitter.com/9WAQS9sFXu

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 1, 2025

Dumfries struck again in the second half to restore Inter’s lead, but Barcelona levelled late on after a powerful strike from Raphinha deflected off Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer into the net.

The result sets up a second leg clash at the San Siro on May 6, with both teams aiming to book their place in the final.