Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6): Frattesi's extra-time heroics send Inter Milan into Champions League Final
Inter Milan edged Barcelona 4-3 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate in a jaw-dropping UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semifinal second leg clash, with Davide Frattesi netting the decisive goal in extra time to send the Nerazzurri into the final.
In a tie that will go down as one of the greatest in UCL history, Inter and Barça once again delivered a six-goal thriller. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring in the 21st minute after capitalizing on a defensive error, before Hakan Çalhanoğlu doubled the lead from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time.
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Despite Inter’s reputation for defensive solidity, they couldn't hold the advantage. Eric García’s 54th-minute volley and Dani Olmo’s header six minutes later brought Barça level, setting up another dramatic finale.
Raphinha gave Barcelona the lead late on, seemingly sealing their place in the final, only for Francesco Acerbi to equalize deep into stoppage time, forcing extra time.
The defining moment came when Davide Frattesi found the net in extra time, sending the San Siro faithful into raptures and booking Inter’s spot in the final on May 31 at Munich’s Allianz Arena, where they will face either PSG or Arsenal.
Inter, runners-up in 2023, will be looking to go one better this time under Simone Inzaghi, but with 6 goals conceded across two legs, tightening up defensively may be crucial if they are to lift the trophy.
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Key Stats:
- Final Score (2nd leg): Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona
- Aggregate Score: Inter Milan 7-6 Barcelona
- Scorers: Lautaro Martínez (21’), Çalhanoğlu (45+1’ pen), García (54’), Olmo (60’), Raphinha (89’), Acerbi (90+3’), Frattesi (ET)
- Next: UEFA Champions League Final – Inter Milan vs PSG/Arsenal on May 31
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