Fantastic in Milan: Inter passed Barcelona and reached the final of the Champions League
About the match
It was one of the craziest denouements in Champions League history. ‘Inter dictated the tempo from the start – two quick goals in the first half gave fans reason to believe the final was close. But Barcelona didn’t give up: the team not only equalised, but also took the lead on 87 minutes thanks to Rafinha’s accurate strike. On the scoreboard – 3:2, and everything was going to the fact that it was the Catalans who would go further. But Inter had their own plans for the evening. In 90+3 minutes, defender Francesco Acerbi scored the first European Cup goal of his life and restored hope. And already in extra time, Davide Frattesi beautifully tucks the ball into the far corner – 4:3. Milan explodes!
Two-match stand-off
The total is 7:6 in favour of Inter. This is the second time in history that 13 goals have been scored in a Champions League semi-final, and the first with such a tight, dramatic scenario. Simone Inzaghi’s team are back in the final – just as they were two years ago when they lost to Manchester City.
Conclusion
‘Inter continue to impress: this is the third consecutive Champions League semi-final win. Before that, there were victories over AC Milan in 2023 and over Barça in the legendary 2009/10 season. The club maintains its excellent streak in home matches in the tournament and once again confirms that it is ready to fight for the title.
