Inter Milan edged past FC Barcelona with a 4-3 victory after extra time in a UEFA Champions League thriller on Tuesday night to reach the final with an aggregate score of 7-6.
The match, held on May 6, 2025, at the iconic San Siro, was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring two remarkable fightbacks from Barcelona and a stunning late winner from Inter’s Davide Frattesi.
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Barcelona’s journey in the match was marked by resilience. After trailing 2-0 at halftime due to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty, the Catalan side fought back valiantly. Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo equalized in the second half, both goals set up by Gerard Martin, showcasing Barcelona’s attacking prowess.
However, with just two minutes left in regular time, Raphinha completed the comeback, giving Barcelona a 3-2 lead and momentarily lifting their hopes of advancing.
But Inter was not done yet. Francesco Acerbi stunned the Barcelona supporters by scoring in the second minute of added time, converting a cross from Denzel Dumfries to level the match at 3-3 and send it into extra time. The atmosphere was electric, and the tension palpable as both teams battled for supremacy.
As the match progressed into extra time, Inter’s defense held firm against a barrage of Barcelona attacks, led by a determined Yann Sommer in goal. The Swiss goalkeeper made crucial saves, including a breathtaking stop from Lamine Yamal in the 113th minute, which kept Inter in the game. Sommer’s performance was pivotal, allowing Inter to withstand the pressure and ultimately secure the win.
Despite the heartbreak of the loss, Barcelona must now regroup and focus on maintaining their four-point advantage over Real Madrid in La Liga.
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