In one of the most electrifying matches of the season, Inter Milan edged Barcelona with a 4-3 extra-time triumph, sealing a 7-6 aggregate win in the semifinal second leg at San Siro. The game was a roller coaster of emotions, keeping fans glued to every twist and turn.
The action kicked off with Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring in the 21st minute. After Federico Dimarco dispossessed Frenkie de Jong near the touchline, Denzel Dumfries whipped in a precise cross that Martinez converted from close range. Just before halftime, Martinez earned a penalty when he was brought down in the box, and Hakan Calhanoglu coolly blasted the spot-kick, giving Inter a comfortable 2-0 lead.
The intensity only grew from there. Extra time saw both teams battle fiercely, but Inter's resilience shone through, ensuring their place in the UEFA Champions League final. Now, they gear up to face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31 in a bid to claim their fourth European crown. ⚽🔥
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Inter edge Barcelona 4-3 in thriller to reach Champions League final
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