One of the most thrilling games of the season ended with Inter Milan defeating Barcelona 4-3 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League semi-final match, guaranteeing a trip to the final.
Inter Milan leads the first half with 2 goals
With a two-goal lead in the first half, Inter seemed to lose control as Barcelona came back to take a 3-2 lead. A late equalizer in regular time and a decisive extra-time victory sent Inter to their second Champions League final in as few as three seasons, even though Hansi Flick‘s team appeared headed for their first final in a decade. An absolutely unique experience that will be remembered for years to come.
Barcelona completely turned this match around in just six minutes of the second half. They have come from behind by two goals to tie the score with Inter for the second time in a week. At the back post, Dani Olmo thunders in a header after Gerard Martin’s wonderful delivery.
The first ten minutes of the second half had seen Inter Milan significantly deteriorate, displaying little of their early attacking drive. It is never a good idea to sit back against a team like Barcelona, and they have already paid the price. Let’s play!
Three attackers charge at two Inter defenders as Barcelona breaks quickly and strings up quick passes. Although a goal appears to be inevitable, Eric Garcia is unable to convert. It’s a great save, Garcia ought to have completed it! In response, Inter substitutes Carlos Augusto for Federico Dimarco right away.
Barcelona earns a corner with only a few minutes left on the clock thanks to Lamine Yamal. Yann Sommer punches over a deep shot from Raphinha for another corner. When Alessandro Bastoni fouls Yamal, he receives a yellow card.
After 115 minutes of nonstop action, it’s amazing that the 17-year-old is still leading Barcelona in every way. The Inter keeper parries his attempt to curl one past Sommer, and Robert Lewandowski is unable to score from the rebound. About five minutes remain for Barcelona to find a way to tie the score.
During the two legs, they had already overcome three deficits. Replays show that Yann Sommer made a spectacular fingertip stop to send the powerful effort past the post after Lamine Yamal fired it from a distance that appeared to be destined for the corner but whistled just wide.
After finding space, Héctor Fort sends his cross behind for a goal kick after overcooking it. Shortly after, Yamal makes a spectacular move on the right, putting the ball into the six-yard box.
Despite climbing as high as he can, Lewandowski is unable to hit his header. The speed and intensity that had Inter on the ropes earlier in the second half must be restored by Barcelona.
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