Inter Milan have officially secured their spot in the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final following an electrifying 4-3 win over FC Barcelona in the second leg of the semi-finals at the iconic San Siro Stadium. The dramatic encounter concluded with a 7-6 aggregate score, marking one of the most thrilling ties in recent Champions League history.
First-Half Brilliance Sets the Tone
The Nerazzurri came out firing in front of a packed home crowd, with Lautaro Martínez opening the scoring in the 21st minute, setting the stage for a high-octane clash. Inter doubled their lead just before the break, thanks to Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who calmly converted a penalty to give the Italians a crucial 2-0 advantage going into halftime.
Barcelona Fights Back in Second Half
Barcelona showed immense resilience in the second half. Eric García pulled one back in the 54th minute, and Dani Olmo added another just six minutes later (60’), bringing the match level and swinging momentum towards the visitors.
Despite the pressure, Inter didn’t back down. A dramatic stoppage-time goal by Francesco Acerbi (90+3’) looked to have sealed it, but Raphinha responded with an 87th-minute strike, forcing the game into extra time as the aggregate stood at 6-6.
Frattesi’s Heroics Send Inter to Munich
With both teams pushing for a winner, the decisive blow came in the 99th minute. Davide Frattesi latched onto a brilliant through ball and slotted it past the Barcelona goalkeeper, sending San Siro into wild celebration and securing a 7-6 aggregate victory for Inter.
All Eyes on the Final in Munich
Inter Milan will now prepare for their biggest match in recent years—the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final, scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. They await the winner of the second semi-final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, which kicks off on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. (WAT).
Match Summary: Inter Milan vs Barcelona (Second Leg)
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
- Final Score: Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona
- Aggregate Score: Inter Milan 7-6 Barcelona
- ⚽Goals:
- Inter Milan: Lautaro Martínez (21′), Çalhanoğlu (45′ pen), Acerbi (90+3′), Frattesi (99′)
- Barcelona: Eric García (54′), Dani Olmo (60′), Raphinha (87′)
