On a night reverberating throughout Champions League history, Inter Milan punched his ticket to the final in Munich with a 4-3 victory over Barcelona in San Siro. The 120-minute, violently shaking match saw the alternative Davide Frattesi appear as an unexpected hero, taking a decisive blow in the extra time.
Acerbi’s timely Thunderbolt
The clock was deeply engraved in the time of injury, and overall progressed one by one, with most of the stadium dreaming. Then, out of nowhere, 37-year-old Francesco Aserbi unleashed Europe’s first goal: a fierce strike.
Fratesy writes his own fairy tale
The extra time was always demanding heroes and it was Frattesi who stepped into the spotlight. Just before the 100 minutes, Marcus Thurlam danced past defenders and squared them into Italian midfielders. The roar from San Silo said it all – Inter had gone back.
“That’s surreal,” Fratesi said after the match. “It’s something I’ll never forget to be part of a night like this after just getting healthy.”
A fast start, a sudden storm
Inter dominated early on, with Lautaro Martinez finishing a fierce counterattack in 21 minutes. When Hakan Chalhanor converted from the spot after Denzel Dumfries’ clumsy foul, they doubled their advantage just before halftime.
However, Barcelona returned in vengeance after a break. Eric Garcia’s header sparked hope, Dani Ormo slotted with an equalizer, and Rafina’s 87th minute late tap-in turned his head towards his head. At that moment it seemed Zabi’s side had been pulled away from the big escape.
Summer closes the door
Even after the Frattesi clutch finish, it was not safe. Barcelona moved everything forward and needed two acrobatic saves from goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Swiss veterans were under pressure and delivered when it was most important.
Barca bows, hurts but proud
For Barcelona, their Champions League dream ends with a broken heart. The season of promises for so much now rests on domestic ambitions.
“It hurts,” Garcia said. “We’ve left everything on that pitch and we’ll bring this fire to the rest of the game.”
March towards Munich
Intermilan’s Champions Ree Gran has a definitive chapter. It’s either PSG or Arsenal waiting for them in Munich. For a club chasing the first European crown since 2010, belief has never burned brightly.
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