Inter Milan stuns Barcelona 4-3 (7-6 aggregate) in a thrilling Champions League semi-final after extra time. Goals, controversy & drama—this match had it all!


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UEFA Champions League 2025 Semi-Final, 2nd Leg — Match Report

In one of the most unforgettable nights in UEFA Champions League history, Inter Milan edged past FC Barcelona in an extra-time 4-3 thriller (7-6 on aggregate) to book their place in the 2025 UCL Final. Played under the floodlights of the iconic San Siro, the match featured a stunning mix of drama, goals, emotion, and controversy — everything you could ask for from a European classic.

📜 Match Timeline: Moment by Moment Breakdown

Time Event Description
12' Lautaro Martínez opens the scoring for Inter
29' Çalhanoğlu doubles the lead with a long-range stunner
51' Eric García pulls one back for Barcelona
67' Dani Olmo scores a classy equalizer
88' Raphinha smashes one in to make it 3-2 Barca
90+3' Francesco Acerbi equalizes late for Inter
99' Davide Frattesi scores the extra-time winner

This rollercoaster battle saw both teams lead, chase, and break hearts. Inter looked in control early on, but a spirited Barcelona comeback turned the tables — only for Inter to snatch victory at the death with a dagger through Blaugrana hearts.

🧠 Match Analysis: What Made This Clash Special?

  • 🔋 Inter’s High-Octane Start
    Inter didn’t waste time. Lautaro Martínez showcased his elite movement and finishing, while Çalhanoğlu's rocket made it 2-0 inside 30 minutes. They were sharper, hungrier, and relentless early on.

  • 🔥 Barcelona’s Courageous Response
    Just when it seemed like Barca were out, Eric García rose from a corner to pull one back, and Olmo brought composure into the midfield. Then came Raphinha’s 88th-minute goal — a brilliant volley that looked like the winner.

  • 💔 San Siro Shockwave
    With fans already heading for the exits, Francesco Acerbi's injury-time header changed the fate of both clubs. People ran back inside. San Siro erupted again.

  • 👑 Frattesi, the Unexpected Hero
    In the 99th minute, Davide Frattesi, a substitute, ghosted into the box and fired home. It was a goal worthy of sending Inter to the final — and worthy of writing into club legend.

⚖️ Controversies That Lit the Fuse

  • 👨‍⚖️ Flick vs Referee Marciniak
    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was furious over refereeing decisions, especially in the build-up to Inter's third goal and a missed foul on Pedri.

  • 🤬 Spitting Incident: Unseen by VAR
    Cameras caught Iñigo Martínez allegedly spitting at Acerbi during a scuffle. Though missed in-game, it’s now under UEFA review and could lead to disciplinary action.

  • 🤯 Missed Opportunities
    Lewandowski missed two sitters, while Sommer pulled off a world-class save to deny Gündoğan. Fine margins defined this night.

📊 Player Performance Snapshot

Player Club Highlights
Lautaro Martínez Inter Opened the scoring, tireless pressing
Davide Frattesi Inter Extra-time hero, game-winning goal
Yann Sommer Inter 7 saves, including two world-class stops
Eric García Barcelona Defensive leader, vital goal
Raphinha Barcelona Gave Barca the late lead with a brilliant goal

🏁 What’s Next?

Inter Milan now awaits the winner of the PSG vs Arsenal semi-final. With this kind of form, depth, and spirit, the Nerazzurri look primed for glory as they march into their first Champions League final since 2010.

FAQ

Inter Milan won 4-3 after extra time (7-6 on aggregate).

Substitute Davide Frattesi scored in the 99th minute.

7-6 in Inter’s favor across both legs.

For aggressive protest against refereeing calls.

A spitting act by Iñigo Martínez on Acerbi — caught on camera.

On May 31, 2025, in Munich.

Either PSG or Arsenal (to be decided).

Yes, but didn’t catch the controversial spitting incident.

Explosive. Some who left the stadium even ran back after Acerbi's equalizer!

Tough call, but Yann Sommer and Frattesi were standouts.

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