Inter Milan Knocks Out Barcelona in Thrilling Match to Reach Final

Inter Milan Knocks Out Barcelona in Thrilling Match to Reach Final

Was this the best Champions League semi-final in history? Most football fans would likely say 'yes' without hesitation to this question.

Who has seen a semi-final with so many twists and turns recently! After a breathtaking battle at the San Siro, filled with excitement and swinging like a pendulum, Inter Milan emerged with a smile, leaving Barcelona in sorrow.

Another goal-fest between the two teams ended in a 3-3 draw in regular time once again. Then, substitute Davide Frattesi struck the decisive blow in extra time. In the end, Inter won this match 4-3, advancing to the final with a 7-6 aggregate victory, while the final whistle blew for Barca's elimination. Dear viewers, Please like this news and subscribe to the channel. Immediately after the first leg draw 3-3 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys last week, it was clear that Barcelona would have to rewrite history to reach the Champions League final after 10 years. Because Inter Milan had never lost a semi-final at their home ground in this top European club football competition! Inter's recent form at the San Siro was also a cause for concern for Barca. Martinez, Sommer, and Dumfries came out to play against Yamal and Raphinha, undefeated in the Champions League at this stadium for 972 days (12 wins and 3 draws in 15 matches).

Continuing that streak, Inter reached the final for the second time in three years. On May 31st in Munich, the Italian club will face either PSG or Arsenal in the ultimate showdown.

Yet, after falling behind 2-0 in the first half with goals from Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Barca made an incredible comeback. Within 15 minutes of the second half, goals from Eric García and Dani Olmo brought the Catalan club level. When Raphinha's goal in the 88th minute put them ahead 3-2, it seemed like Barca was about to write an inspiring comeback story.

But in the third minute of added time, center-back Francesco Acerbi silenced Barcelona by scoring from a cross by Denzel Dumfries. 3-3! Inter's late equalizer brought the roaring San Siro crowd back to life. With the tie ending 6-6 on aggregate, the finalist was decided in extra time. There, Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi's pass led to a brilliant goal from Frattesi, who has become the 'crisis man', putting Inter ahead. In the end, Simone Inzaghi's team held onto the lead, erupting in joyous celebrations. It was Frattesi's goal that also secured Inter a victory against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the quarter-finals at their home ground. With another crucial goal from the 25-year-old midfielder, the Nerazzurri are heading to Bayern's Allianz Arena for the final.