In our last blog post, we talked about a freak comeback by Manchester United to steer their way through the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. United scored 3 goals in the just 8 minutes, and we thought things cannot get more exciting then this. But afterall, it is football and just about 2 weeks later we saw another nail-biting game.
This time we shift our focus to the Champions League. The match-up between Inter Milan and Barca was pretty even coming to the second leg with both teams levelled at 3-3. But little did we know that this was just the start.
First Half: Inter Milan ahead 2-0
The atmosphere, as one would expect from the classic San Siro, was electric. The fans could feel it in the air—this was going to be a special one. And from the first whistle, both Inter and Barcelona came out swinging. It was end-to-end football, high tempo, full throttle. \
Inter struck first. Lautaro Martínez who was doubtful even to start the game, made the first break. A special mention to Dumfries to making the goal with exceptional pressing. Just before half time, Inter Milan added a second, thanks to a controversial penalty decision that went their way.
Second Half: 3-3
Then again, the famous ‘2-0 lead is the worst lead’ theory came to the action. With the kind of form Barcelona’s front 3 are in, you kind of expected that too. In just under 15 minutes of the second half, the Culers came level, courtesy goals from Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo!
After that it was mostly Barcelona’s game. Lamine Yamal, the 17 year prodigy was at his ultimate best, yet again. Every time he had the ball, it was just magic and you could see why he is being compared with none other than Lionel Messi. Boy does he have a great future ahead!
The pressure gave in and Pedri and Raphinha combined beautifully to give the lead to Barcelona at the 87th minute. Barcelona 3, Inter 2. For us, neutrals it was already a great watch. But the madness was still left. Inter Milan scored a leveller just 2 minutes before the final whistle. The 37-year-old Francesco Acerbi, a centre back, scored his first goal ever in the European competition. What a time to score your first, right?
Extra Time
Just when it looked like we were heading to penalties, Inter found another gear. And who steps up? Not Lautaro. Not Barella. It was Davide Frattesi—off the bench and into the history books. In the dying minutes of extra time, he latched onto a loose ball at the edge of the box and smashed it into the roof of the net. San Siro erupted.
4-3 on the night. 7-6 on aggregate. Inter were through to the Champions League final.
This wasn’t just a football match—it was a rollercoaster. A spectacle. The kind of game that reminds you why we fall in love with the sport in the first place. And if you missed it… well, you missed one for the ages.
Inter Milan will now face the winner of the game between Arsenal and PSG, in Munich.
