Davide Frattesi scored a dramatic 99th-minute winner to seal Inter Milan’s thrilling 4–3 victory over Barcelona at San Siro on Tuesday, sending the Italian side into the Champions League final with a 7–6 aggregate win.
The match, already an instant classic, saw Francesco Acerbi rescue Inter with a stoppage-time equalizer after Raphinha appeared to have won it for Barcelona. The Brazilian’s goal capped a furious second-half comeback, following earlier strikes from Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo that had erased Inter’s 2–0 halftime lead.
Inter now advances to the final in Munich on May 31, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal at the Allianz Arena. It was a crazy match—seven goals!” said Inter defender Denzel Dumfries to Amazon Prime. “We fought to the end, and I’m proud of the team. I’m so happy we’re going to the final.
Goalkeeper Yann Sommer, named Player of the Match, was key to Inter’s survival. He pulled off a crucial late save against Lamine Yamal and credited the team’s resilience: “Many teams would’ve folded at 3–2, but we didn’t. That last save—I’ll remember it for a long time.”
The emotional rollercoaster stunned fans and pundits alike. Former AC Milan star Clarence Seedorf praised Inter’s persistence: “Inter looked out of energy, but they didn’t give up. That equalizer in stoppage time—it was unbelievable.”
Former England striker Wayne Rooney agreed, pointing to Inter’s late surge: “After the equalizer, Inter looked like the only team trying to win. Barcelona had run out of ideas. And Sommer—those saves were top-class.”
Frattesi, who once again played the role of hero, was overwhelmed after the final whistle. “What happened? I don’t even know—I celebrated so hard my head was spinning!” he laughed. “After the game in Munich I didn’t think I’d feel this way again, but that’s football. I’ve always believed. This is the reward for never giving up.”
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