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| 7-Goal Thriller! Inter Milan Knock Out Barcelona in Champions League Quarterfinal Showdown. |
The second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between Inter Milan and Barcelona on May 7, 2025, was an absolute rollercoaster! Both teams went all in for 120 minutes, but in the end, Inter came out on top with a dramatic 4-3 win, sealing a 7-6 aggregate victory.
First Half: Inter Take Control Early
Inter wasted no time and struck first in the 21st minute with a clinical finish from Lautaro Martinez, assisted by Denzel Dumfries. Just before halftime, Hakan Calhanoglu doubled Inter’s lead with a coolly taken penalty in stoppage time (45'+1).
Barcelona struggled to get into rhythm during the first half, and Inter looked fully in charge.
Second Half: Barca Comeback Sparks Chaos
After the break, Barcelona came out swinging. Eric Garcia pulled one back in the 54th minute with a powerful header. Then, in the 60th minute, Dani Olmo leveled the score at 2-2 after a slick through-ball from Gavi.
Barcelona kept the pressure on, and in the 87th minute, Raphinha scored to put Barca in front 3-2. But just when they thought it was over…
Late Equalizer Forces Extra Time
Francesco Acerbi stunned the visitors with a clutch goal in the 90'+3 minute, bringing the score to 3-3 and forcing extra time in one of the wildest matches of the season.
Extra Time: Frattesi Seals It for Inter
In the first half of extra time, Davide Frattesi stepped up and scored the decisive goal in the 99th minute. Inter led 4-3, and that score held until the final whistle, sending the Italian side into the semifinals.
Match Stats: Barca Dominates Possession, But Inter Finishes Better
Statistically, Barcelona controlled the match with 63% possession and 22 total shots (10 on target), compared to Inter’s 13 shots (7 on target). But in the end, it was Inter’s sharp finishing that made the difference.
Key Stats:
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Possession: Inter 37% - 63% Barcelona
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Total shots: Inter 13 - 22 Barcelona
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Shots on target: Inter 7 - 10 Barcelona
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Final score: Inter 4 - 3 Barcelona (Aggregate: 7 - 6)
This match had everything: goals, drama, late twists, and extra time tension. It’s the kind of match that reminds you why the Champions League is so special. Inter Milan showed heart and grit, while Barcelona fell just short despite a strong performance.
With this result, Inter Milan advance to the 2025 Champions League semifinals, solidifying their place as one of the top contenders for the title.
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