Inter Milan secured a dramatic 7–6 aggregate win over Barcelona on Tuesday night after a thrilling 4–3 extra-time victory at San Siro, earning a place in the Champions League final.
The semi-final tie, which ended 3–3 in the first leg at Camp Nou, delivered another six goals in regular time in the second leg. Francesco Acerbi’s stoppage-time equalizer forced extra time, where substitute Davide Frattesi netted the decisive goal to break Barcelona hearts and ignite celebrations across Milan.
The 13-goal spectacle now ranks among the highest-scoring knockout ties in Champions League history. According to UEFA, the Inter–Barcelona matchup joins two other legendary encounters at the top of the list:
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Inter Milan 7–6 Barcelona (2024/25 Semi-finals)
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Liverpool 7–6 Roma (2017/18 Semi-finals)
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Bayern Munich 12–1 Sporting CP (2008/09 Round of 16)
Other notable high-scoring ties include Lyon’s 10–2 demolition of Werder Bremen, Monaco’s dramatic 6–6 draw with Manchester City (won on away goals), and Arsenal’s recent 9–3 rout of PSV.
The full list of top Champions League knockout ties highlights just how rare and historic Inter’s win was—marking this semi-final as one of the most unforgettable in tournament history.
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