Milano, Italy — Inter Milan don secure their position for the UEFA Champions League final after dramatic 4-3 victory over Barcelona in second leg semi-final match on May 6, 2025. Davide Frattesi‘s extra-time goal ensure Inter advance with 7-6 aggregate score, sending shockwaves in the football community.
The match start with Inter leading through Lautaro Martinez wey score for the 21st minute. Hakan Calhanoglu add another goal from penalty at 45 minutes, following a foul by Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi. But Barcelona no wan hear story, as them reply with three goals from their players led by left-back Gerard Martin.
Barcelona’s Eric Garcia pull one back for them in the 54th minute, followed by Dani Olmo for equalizer just six minutes later, making the score 2-2. Raphinha later add pressure as he score at 87-minute to make it 3-2, thinking say dem don carry the win. But 37-year-old defender Francesco Acerbi still stand strong, scoring in the stoppage time to tie the game at 3-3, as tension reach peak.
The extra time see both teams display bravery but na Frattesi wey score the winning goal at the 99th minute to stamp Inter’s place in the final. This match recorded 13 goals, making it one of the highest-scoring ties in Champions League history.
Inter manager, Simone Inzaghi, praise his players after the match, say, “We had to show heart and determination. The team deserves to go to the final.” Frattesi also share his feelings post-match, saying, “My heart was beating out of my chest, it’s crazy. We never give up even when the game looks lost.”
Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, also commend his team but express disappointment, saying, “We had chances to win but it wasn’t to be. The players should feel proud of their efforts.”
The match go down in history as one of the greatest clashes between these two giants and will be remembered for the surprises and the talent displayed on the pitch.
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