Inter Milan achieved victory in a match that will remain in history. Now, they head to the Champions League final.

On the 7th (Korea time), Inter Milan faced off against FC Barcelona in the second leg of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League semifinals at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, winning 4-3.

The matchup between the two teams, which concluded in a tie at 3-3 in the first leg, finished with an aggregate score of 7-6 in favor of Inter. This secured Inter Milan's place in the Champions League final.

Inter Milan lined up in a 3-5-2 formation. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez formed the attacking combination, while Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolo Barella, and Denzel Dumfries occupied the midfield. Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, and Jan Aurel Bisseck comprised the back three, with Yann Sommer guarding the goal.

Barcelona deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ferran Torres aimed to score, while Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal positioned themselves in the attacking midfield. Pedri and Frenkie de Jong filled the midfield roles, while Gerard Martín, Iñigo Martínez, Pau Kubo, and Eric García formed the back four. Wojciech Szczęsny donned the goalkeeper gloves.

Right after the kickoff, Barcelona created an opportunity. In a high area, García intercepted Inter's ball and quickly made a consolidation to Yamal. Yamal sent the ball into the box, and Torres immediately took a shot, but it was blocked by the defense.

The opening goal came from Inter. In the 21st minute of the first half, De Jong lost the ball in a dangerous position, and it was consolidated to Thuram. Thuram calmly passed the ball to Lautaro, who pushed it in without error, giving Inter a 1-0 lead and an aggregate score of 4-3.

Barcelona also created an opportunity. On the left side in a high area, Raphinha received the ball and passed it to Torres, but Acerbi threw himself to block it.

In the 43rd minute of the first half, Inter created an additional scoring chance and successfully made a consolidation. Lautaro caught the ball in the box, and Kubo committed a foul, leading the referee to declare a penalty kick after a video review (VAR). Taking the kick, Çalhanoğlu broke the net with a low and swift shot into the corner.

The first half finished with Inter Milan leading 2-0.

In the 9th minute of the second half, Barcelona pulled a goal back. On the left side, Pedri crossed to García, who converted it with a powerful shot, making the score 2-1. The aggregate score is 5-4.

Barcelona swallowed their disappointment. In the 12th minute of the second half, Barcelona launched a counterattack, with Pedri exchanging passes with Martín, who then passed to García. García took a good shot, but goalkeeper Sommer perfectly saved it.

Barcelona leveled the match. In the 15th minute of the second half, Martín crossed from a somewhat distant position in front of the box, and Olmo connected with a powerful header to make the score 2-2.

Barcelona seized an opportunity to take the lead. In the 24th minute of the second half, while Yamal was breaking through, Mkhitaryan committed a foul. The initial penalty kick decision was overturned to a free kick after VAR review. Raphinha passed to Olmo, and Olmo set up Yamal. Yamal took a long-range shot, but it deflected off De Jong.

In the 25th minute of the second half, Inter substituted out Lautaro and Jan Bisseck, bringing in Mahdi Taremi and Matteo Darmian.

Barcelona created another chance. In the 31st minute of the second half, Yamal launched a powerful shot from outside the box, but goalkeeper Sommer barely deflected it.

In the 34th minute of the second half, Inter Milan substituted in Piotr Zieliński and Davide Frattesi, bringing out Mkhitaryan and Çalhanoğlu. Barcelona substituted in Fermín López for Olmo in the 37th minute.

Barcelona turned the match around. In the 43rd minute of the second half, after receiving a through pass, Raphinha took a left-footed shot, which Sommer saved. Raphinha then shot again with his right foot and shook the net.

In the 45th minute of the second half, Barcelona brought Torres to the bench and substituted in Robert Lewandowski.

Five minutes of stoppage time were added.

Barcelona continued to seek attack. In the 2nd minute of stoppage time, Yamal took a powerful shot but hit the goalpost.

Inter brought the match back to level. Just before the end of the game, Dumfries delivered a cross from the right that Acerbi immediately converted into a shot, making it 3-3 and an aggregate score of 6-6.

The game proceeded to extra time.

Barcelona substituted Héctor Bellerín for García at the 8th minute of extra time.

Inter Milan took the lead again. Thuram received the ball in the box and passed it to Frattesi. Frattesi scored with an accurate shot, making the score 4-3.

The first half of extra time ended with a score of 4-3.

At the start of the second half of extra time, Barcelona substituted in Pablo Gavi and Pau Victor, bringing out Pedri and Kubo.

Three minutes into the second half of extra time, Lewandowski attempted a decisive header, but it hit his head and missed the opportunity.

In the 4th minute of the second half, Inter substituted Dumfries out and brought in Stefan de Vrij.

In the 9th minute of the second half, Barcelona hit the ground. After receiving a through pass, Yamal attempted an accurate left-footed shot, but Sommer dove to make the save.

Two minutes of stoppage time were added. The match concluded with Inter Milan winning 4-3 (aggregate 7-6).

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