Inter Milan Vs Barcelona: Seven Goals, Three Lead Changes, One Ticket to the Final

The second leg of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan vs Barcelona, held at Giuseppe Meazza on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), turned into a high-tension drama. This wasn’t just a match—it was a full-scale football spectacle with twists and turns worthy of a European thriller.

Imagine this: 13 goals across two legs, three lead changes, and a match-winner in extra time. Everyone watching would agree—this wasn’t just a semifinal. It felt like an early final.

First Half: Inter Come Out Firing, Barcelona Frozen

Inter Milan wasted no time. In the 9th minute, Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring with a clinical finish after a defensive lapse from Barcelona. Shortly after, in the 23rd minute, a penalty was awarded and Hakan Calhanoglu calmly converted it. Inter led 2-0.

The home crowd erupted. But the world knows—Barcelona doesn’t go down without a fight.

Second Half: Barcelona’s Wild Comeback

Down two goals, Xavi shifted gears. Eric Garcia sparked hope in the 52nd minute. Just five minutes later, Dani Olmo made it 2-2. Giuseppe Meazza fell silent. Then came Raphinha’s strike—the third Barcelona goal in 15 minutes. The score flipped to 3-2 for the visitors, and the aggregate read 6-5 for Barça. Inter fans watched in disbelief as the final began slipping away.

Injury Time: Acerbi Sparks a Miracle

In the 90+3rd minute, when all seemed lost, Francesco Acerbi fired in a stunning equalizer. The match leveled at 3-3, aggregate tied 6-6. The stadium exploded. Extra time loomed. Energy, emotion, and adrenaline were at their peak.

Extra Time: Frattesi and Sommer Take the Spotlight

In the second extra-time period, Davide Frattesi became the hero. The young Italian midfielder capitalized on a scramble in front of goal to make it 4-3 in the 111th minute. Barcelona fought back. But Yann Sommer stood like a wall in goal—denying Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Joao Felix with a string of superb saves. The final whistle blew. Inter were going to the final!