Inter 4-3 Barcelona (Inter 7-6 on aggregate): The Italian side are through to a second final in three years after a breathless semi-final went to extra time
Flick praises impact of 'genius' Yamal
Inter Milan defeated Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final for the ages, with the Italian side progressing 7-6 on aggregate on a thrilling night at the San Siro.
Barcelona were minutes away from a first Champions League final since 2015 when Raphinha struck in the 87th minute but Francesco Acerbi rescued Inter deep in stoppage time and Davide Frattesi put the hosts 4-3 ahead in extra time to settle a breathless contest.
Last week’s 3-3 draw in the first leg treated fans to one of the best games of the season and the return fixture delivered drama too. Inter took charge as Lautaro Martinez swept the Italians into the lead before they doubled their advantage from the penalty spot, with Hakan Calhanoglu converting.
But like they did in the first leg, Barcelona managed to rally from two goals down. Their comeback was sparked by Eric Garcia, who guided in Gerard Martin’s cross, before Dani Olmo guided a header inside the far post, again set up by Martin.
Raphinha thought he had scored a dramatic winner, but Acerbi levelled at the death to send the semi-final to extra time where Frattesi guided in a calm finish to book a second Champions League final in three years and a meeting with either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in Munich on 31 May.
Follow all the latest reaction from a stunning Champions League semi-final below:
Inter Milan vs Barcelona LIVE
Inter defeat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate to reach Champions League final
Inter win 4-3 in extra time on astonishing night of drama at San Siro
99' GOAL! Davide Frattesi guides Inter ahead in extra time (INT 4-3 BAR)
90+3 GOAL! Francesco Acerbi rescues Inter with astonishing equaliser (INT 3-3 BAR)
88' GOAL! Raphinha looks to complete comeback and send Barca to final (INT 2-3 BAR)
68' NO PENALTY! VAR rules Lamine Yamal fouled outside the box (INT 2-2 BAR)
59' GOAL! Barcelona level as Dani Olmo heads in Martin cross (INT 2-2 BAR)
54' GOAL! Eric Garcia gives Barcelona hope with brilliant volley (INT 2-1 BAR)
45' GOAL! Calhanoglu smashes in penalty to double Inter lead (INT 2-0 BAR)
44' PENALTY! VAR intervenes as Pau Cubars fouls Martinez (INT 1-0 BAR)
22' GOAL! Returning Martinez taps in after Barcelona lose ball (INT 1-0 BAR)
8 minutes ago
Inter Milan into the Champions League final
Last week’s first leg was all about 17-year-old super-talent Lamine Yamal.
This week’s required a crucial contribution from a man 20 years his senior, Inter veteran Francesco Acerbi, who secured the equaliser in the dying moments of normal time to give the hosts the momentum to win it in extra time.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:51
13 minutes ago
Inter Milan into the Champions League final
It’s a second Champions League final in three years and a seventh-ever for Simone Inzaghi’s men, secured at the end of the joint-highest scoring UCL semi of all time.
They’ll face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday 31 May.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:46
18 minutes ago
FULL-TIME: Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
What a game - what a semi-final - of twists and turns. Jubilation for the hosts; crushing, crushing disappointment for Barcelona. Marcus Thuram walks Lamine Yamal off, his arm around the youngster’s shoulder.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:41
19 minutes ago
FULL TIME: Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
120+2 mins: INTER ARE INTO THE FINAL!
The players and staff storm onto the pitch to celebrate. The San Siro goes ballistic.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:39
20 minutes ago
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
120+2 mins: Another Barca attack is saved at the death, as Araujo dives for a cross at the near post but de Vrij hooks clear with immaculate timing.
Thuram wins another free kick as he’s shoved over. Inzaghi waves to the referee to get him to blow the whistle.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:39
22 minutes ago
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
120 mins: Gavi whips it in from the outside the box but de Vrij heads it away.
TWO MINUTES added on to extra time.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:37
22 minutes ago
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
119 mins: Sommer tilts Raphinha’s delivery behind and over the bar for another Barca corner.
Raphinha delivers again; Lopez flicks it on but Inter clear again.
The noise is deafening. Barca come again but Taremi counters...
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:36
23 minutes ago
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
119 mins: De Jong robs an Inter player near the hosts’ box and Barca break.
Bastoni goes into the break for what looked like a pull-back somewhere in that move. Now De Jong tries to find Gavi but Inter head it away...
Two minutes to go. A still-sprightly Yamal has another pop and it goes behind for a corner.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:35
25 minutes ago
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
117 mins: Simone Inzaghi, in an absolutely soaked suit, is glued to his touchline.
The volume ratchets up a notch in the San Siro as Inter fail to properly deal with another raft of Barca chances. Sommer palms away another strike by Yamal and Lewandowski can only knock the rebound onto the roof of the net. Living dangerously.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:34
27 minutes ago
CLOSE! Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (agg 7-6)
115 mins: Yamal blasts goalward again and Sommer, at full stretch, gets his fingertips to it to knock it away for a corner! Superb goalkeeping.
Lopez’s delivery is caught by Sommer.
Flo Clifford6 May 2025 22:31
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