Inter Milan Triumphs Over Barcelona in Champions League Thriller
May 7, 2025 — San Siro, Milan
Inter Milan has booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a dramatic 4–3 victory over FC Barcelona at the San Siro, sealing a 7–6 aggregate win in a match that will go down in history as one of the greatest semi-finals ever.
Barcelona started strong and took an early lead, putting pressure on the home side. However, Inter responded with determination, equalizing in stoppage time through veteran defender Francesco Acerbi, who brought the aggregate score level and forced the game into extra time.
In the additional 30 minutes, it was substitute Davide Frattesi who became the hero. Despite carrying a minor injury, Frattesi found the back of the net with a composed finish, sending the Inter supporters into a frenzy and giving his team the decisive goal they needed.
Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer was instrumental in the win, making several key saves to deny Barcelona’s attacking trio. His performance earned him the Man of the Match award, as he preserved Inter’s fragile lead during a tense final stretch.
Inter manager Simone Inzaghi praised his team’s resilience and spirit, noting that eliminating top-tier opponents like Bayern Munich and Barcelona on their path to the final is proof of their strength and belief.
On the other side, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick voiced his frustration with some refereeing decisions, particularly those he felt disadvantaged his team. Despite the defeat, Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal impressed fans with his maturity, vowing to return stronger and bring future glory to the Catalan club.
Inter Milan will now face the winner of the other semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in the grand finale on May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich.