Inter Milan Triumph in Champions League Classic: 4-3 Over Barcelona (Agg 7-6)
Inter Milan have booked their place in the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final after prevailing over FC Barcelona in a thrilling semi-final that ended 4-3 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate.
The two-legged tie delivered high drama, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments across both fixtures.
First Leg: Barcelona 3–3 Inter Milan (April 30, 2025)
The opening leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys set the tone for an epic contest:
Inter Milan Goalscorers:
Marcus Thuram (1’): Scored the fastest goal in Champions League semi-final history with an audacious back-heel finish.
Denzel Dumfries (21’, 64’): Netted twice, first with a stunning volley from a corner, then with a powerful header to restore Inter’s lead.
FC Barcelona Goalscorers:
Lamine Yamal (24’): Made history as the youngest scorer in a Champions League semi-final with a composed strike.
Ferran Torres (38’): Finished a well-worked team move to level the game.
Raphinha (65’): Fired a powerful effort that deflected off Yann Sommer into the net to make it 3-3.
Second Leg: Inter Milan 4–3 Barcelona (May 6, 2025)
The return leg at the San Siro was equally dramatic, with both sides exchanging blows in a gripping encounter:
Inter Milan Goalscorers:
Lautaro Martínez (21’): Opened the scoring with a clinical finish.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (45’, pen.): Doubled the lead from the penalty spot.
Francesco Acerbi (93’): Scored a crucial equalizer deep into stoppage time.
Davide Frattesi (99’): Delivered the decisive goal in extra time to send Inter through.
FC Barcelona Goalscorers:
Eric García (54’): Pulled one back with a header from a set piece.
Dani Olmo (60’): Tapped in the equalizer to reignite Barcelona’s hopes.
Raphinha (87’): Put Barcelona ahead with a superb finish, only for Inter to respond late.
Key Moment
The match featured controversy when the referee blew for halftime of extra time just as Inter Milan broke through Barcelona’s backline, leading to strong protests from the home side.
Looking Ahead
Inter Milan advance to the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final in Munich on May 31, where they will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal.
This semi-final will be remembered as one of the greatest in recent Champions League history, showcasing the resilience, character, and attacking quality of both teams.
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