Champions League: Inter Milan edged out Barcelona in a thrilling Champions League semi-final
Inter Milan edged out Barcelona in a thrilling Champions League semi-final, winning 7-6 on aggregate after a 4-3 victory in the second leg.
The match saw a record 13 goals, with both teams scoring three goals each in normal time, mirroring their 3-3 draw in the first leg.
In the key moments,Raphinha scored in the 87th minute, giving Barcelona a 3-2 lead on the night and 6-5 advantage on aggregate. However, Francesco Acerbi equalized in stoppage time, sending the match into extra time. Davide Frattesi scored the winning goal in the 99th minute, securing Inter Milan’s spot in the final.
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries praised his team’s fighting spirit, saying, “It was incredible, we fought until the end.” He also commended Simone Inzaghi, calling him an “amazing manager”. Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney felt Barcelona “ran out of ideas” after Inter’s equalizer, and praised Yann Sommer’s exceptional goalkeeping.
Barcelona’s loss marks their eighth Champions League semi-final elimination, tying the record held by Real Madrid. They’ve failed to progress to the final in four of their last five semi-final appearances.
Inter Milan will face the winner of the Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal tie on May 31 at the Allianz Arena.
