Similar to the first leg at Lluis Companys, Inter Milan led Barcelona 2-0 but ended the 90 minutes with a score of 3-3. 180 minutes of two matches, 12 goals scored with a scoring scenario every minute, Inter and Barca contributed the most classic semi-final match in Champions League history.
Thinking that the penalty shootout would decide the ticket to the final, in the 9th minute of the first extra time, Davide Frattesi extinguished all hopes of the away team at Giuseppe Meazza with a dangerous curling shot. Barca have scored 3 goals in a row after falling 2-0 behind, but this time, they cannot have any other celebration.
After scoring, Frattesi climbed onto the golden gate, separating the stadium from the stands to celebrate enthusiastically with the fans. The one who climbed up with Frattesi to share the emotions was Lautaro Martinez, Inter's main striker, who contributed greatly in the first two goals.
Simone Inzaghi's Inter have reached the final for the second time in 3 seasons. This time, they are considered no less, whether the opponent is Arsenal or PSG, unlike 2 years ago when they were considered inferior to Man City.
Other Inter heroes after this classic match such as Dimarco and dumfries could not believe a knockout pair with up to 13 goals. They beat Barca - the semi-finalists who are highly regarded for their ability without having to rely on luck on the penalty spot.
Looking back at the journey this season of Inzaghi and his team, we can see that Inter is very strong. They don't need to explode like Barca or PSG to prove that. The team at Giuseppe Meazza has only lost 1 match since the beginning of the campaign, which was a 0-1 defeat to Leverkusen in the qualifying round. They are not inferior to Bayern, Barca... and many other powerful teams on their way to the Allianz Arena later this month.
Inter this season in the Champions League may not be noticed as much as 2 years ago but the strength and will of Inzaghi teachers and students are rated somewhat superior. Unbelievable when Raphinha scored to raise the score to 3-2 in the 87th minute, in the context of replacing the pillar, Inter still equalized in the 90+3 minute. It is the bravery that only appears in champions.
Inter may not be as big as they were two years ago, but the heroes still exist. From Lautaro Martinez to Yann Sommer, everyone still knows how to shine when needed to contribute to the final victory. The Nerazzurri are still the true champions of the tournament. They have tradition, a long history and those who possess the ability to make classic achievements.
Inter beat Barca in the 2010 semi-finals to win the championship. This time, with the same scenario, fans of the blue-black strip team hope that after 15 years, the elephant ear trophy will return to the club's traditional room once again.
