Acerbi last minute and fratesi extra time Goals smash Barcellona dream to reach the final.

Inter Milan and Barcelona delivered a Champions League semifinal for the ages at San Siro last night, with Inter prevailing 4-3 after extra time (7-6 on aggregate) to book their place in the final in Munich. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with drama, comebacks, and unforgettable moments that will live long in the memory of both sets of fans101314.

First Half: Inter’s Dream Start

Inter started the match with intensity and tactical discipline, quickly taking control of the game. In the 21st minute, Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring after a quick counterattack, finishing off a precise cross from Denzel Dumfries following a crucial interception by Federico Dimarco. Just before halftime, Martínez was brought down in the box, earning a penalty that Hakan Çalhanoglu calmly converted, giving Inter a 2-0 lead and sending the San Siro crowd into a frenzy.

Second Half: Barcelona’s Stunning Response

Barcelona came out after the break with renewed energy. In the 54th minute, Eric García volleyed home after a well-placed cross from Gerard Martin. Just six minutes later, Dani Olmo leveled the match with a powerful header, again assisted by Martin. The momentum had shifted, and in the 87th minute, Raphinha pounced on a rebound to put Barcelona ahead 3-2, seemingly sending them to the final10111314.

Late Drama and Extra Time Heroics

With Inter’s Champions League dream slipping away, veteran defender Francesco Acerbi stepped up in stoppage time, firing home the equalizer after another Dumfries cross. The stadium erupted as the match headed to extra time10111314.

In the 99th minute, Marcus Thuram broke down the right and set up Davide Frattesi, who curled a beautiful shot into the far corner to restore Inter’s lead. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer then produced two world-class saves to deny Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, ensuring Inter’s place in the final10111314.

Key Match Statistics

• Inter Milan scored 4 goals on the night, 7 on aggregate.
• Barcelona scored 3 goals on the night, 6 on aggregate.
• Lautaro Martínez scored the opening goal and won the penalty for Inter’s second.
• Hakan Çalhanoglu converted the penalty to make it 2-0 for Inter.
• Eric García, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha scored for Barcelona.
• Francesco Acerbi scored the dramatic stoppage-time equalizer.
• Davide Frattesi netted the extra-time winner.
• Yann Sommer made several crucial saves, especially in extra time10111314.

Post-Match Comments from the Coaches

Inter manager Simone Inzaghi was almost lost for words after the final whistle:

"I'm lucky to have finished the game, I screamed so much that I saw everything black," he told Sky Sports. "I have to thank the physiotherapists because in recent days I was not well. I dedicate the victory to them. It's incredible. I don't know what to say. Tonight the incredible happened."10

Barcelona’s Hansi Flick, meanwhile, reflected on the heartbreak:

"Football has been very cruel to us. We were down 2-0 again and the character this team showed was remarkable."10

Man of the Match

Davide Frattesi was named Man of the Match for his decisive extra-time goal and tireless performance after coming off the bench. His composure and quality in the crucial moment sent Inter to the final and secured his place in club history101213.

Conclusion

This match had everything: early goals, dramatic comebacks, late twists, and unforgettable heroes. Inter Milan now look ahead to the Champions League final in Munich, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal. For now, the city of Milan can celebrate a night of pure football magic, worthy of the grandest stage in Europe.