"Inter" – "Barcelona" 4:3
On May 6, 2025, at Milan’s San Siro stadium, one of the most thrilling matches of the season took place. In a dramatic Champions League semifinal, Inter defeated Barcelona 4-3 (7-6 on aggregate) and advanced to the final. Full of drama, goals, and tactical intensity, the match is already being hailed as a "modern football classic."
The first leg in Barcelona ended in an exciting 3-3 draw. Inter, backed by their home crowd and the need to win, started strong. In the opening minutes, Lautaro Martinez — returning from injury — showed why he's the team leader by scoring the opener from a cross (1-0, 4-3 aggregate). Barcelona responded with constant pressure led by 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, but Inter’s defense stayed solid.
In the 45th minute, Hakan Çalhanoğlu doubled the lead with a well-placed penalty (2:0, 5:3 aggregate). In the second half, Eric Garcia scored from a corner to narrow the gap (2:1, 5:4). Inspired by this, Dani Olmo equalized with a header, and Raphinha dribbled past defenders to curl in a goal to make it 2-3 (5-6 aggregate). San Siro fell silent — Barcelona sensed victory.
But Inter refused to give up. In the 90+3rd minute, Francesco Acerbi leveled the score (3:3, 6:6 aggregate). Then, in extra time, Davide Frattesi scored the winner in the 99th minute (4:3, 7:6 aggregate), becoming the hero of the night. Referee Clément Turpin’s final whistle confirmed Inter’s victory and sparked waves of emotion in the stands. The “Nerazzurri” are in the Champions League final for the first time since 2023!
Lautaro Martinez: Inter’s captain missed the first leg due to injury but proved his leadership in Milan.
Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s young midfielder once again showed his phenomenal talent. Simone Inzaghi called him “a once-in-50-years talent.”
On June 7, 2025, Inter will face the winner of PSG vs Arsenal in the final in Munich. With players like Martinez, Barella, and Çalhanoğlu in great form and full of experience, Inter looks well-equipped to fight for their first Champions League title since 2010.
For Barcelona, the loss was painful, but their performance gave hope for the future. Under Hansi Flick, they proved to be strong contenders, and Lamine Yamal emerged as a symbol of a new era. Raphinha, who set a personal Champions League scoring record, said: “We lost, but we showed we can compete with the best.”
This match was a true gift for football fans and reminded everyone why we love the Champions League. Share your thoughts in the comments and follow our updates on the final in Munich at the Amul Info website.
