In a match hailed as one of the most exhilarating in UEFA Champions League history, Inter Milan edged out FC Barcelona 4-3 after extra time at the San Siro, securing a 7-6 aggregate victory to advance to the 2024/25 final in Munich.
The first leg at Barcelona’s Montjuïc Olympic Stadium had ended in a 3-3 draw, setting the stage for a high-stakes return fixture. Inter Milan started the second leg strongly, with early goals from Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu giving them a 2-0 lead.
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Barcelona responded with goals from Eric García and Dani Olmo, leveling the match. Raphinha then put Barcelona ahead 3-2 in the 87th minute, but Inter’s Francesco Acerbi equalized in stoppage time, pushing the game into extra time.
In the 99th minute, substitute Davide Frattesi scored the decisive goal for Inter, capitalizing on a well-executed play involving Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi. Despite Barcelona’s spirited performance, including a notable contribution from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, Inter’s resilience secured their place in the final.
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The UEFA Champions League remains the pinnacle of European club football, and this semi-final tie exemplified the competition’s drama and intensity. Inter Milan now awaits the winner of the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal semi-final, with the final set to take place in Munich on May 31.
Barcelona’s exit marks another chapter in their recent European challenges, but the emergence of young talents like Yamal offers hope for the future. Inter Milan’s victory underscores their status as a formidable force in European football, as they aim to clinch their first Champions League title since 2010.
