Inter won a rip-roaring and record-equalling 7-6 aggregate victory in the ages semifinal with the Italian side reaching the Munich final thanks to Frattesi’s goal and a string of stunning saves by goalkeeper Yann Sommer. They will face either Paris St.Germain or Arsenal on Wednesday in a game later this month.
In the first 45 minutes, Inter dominated and took the lead with a goal scored by Lautaro Martinez on the counter in the 21st minute before Hakan Calhanoglu doubled the lead with a penalty just before the break.
In the second half, Barca responded with Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo scoring within six minutes to equalize the lead. Despite Sommer working his magic to keep the hosts alive, the Catalans believed they had won the game thanks to Raphinha, who struck from close range in the 87th minute.
However, as Inter made a desperate run for an equalizer, Denzel Dumfries found 37-year-old Acerbi inside the box and fired a first-time effort into the net to add a second-half equalizer to his 20th-year European record.
Marcus Thuram’s brilliant run from the right led to Frattesi’s excellent delivery into the bottom corner, which he skillfully guided into the corner.
Lamine Yamal’s teenager Lamine Yamal saved two world-class saves for Inter, who will now seek to win their fourth Champions League title and their first in 15 years, after losing to Manchester City in the final two years.
“I’m pleased that I finished the game. Frattesi told Sky Sport, “I screamed so loudly that I could see everything gone.”
I dedicate my victory to the physiotherapists because I have been struggling lately. I have no words to describe how incredible it is. The incredible occurred tonight.
After winning the Copa del Rey by defeating Real Madrid in extra-time, Barcelona will now have to concentrate on LaLiga, where they will face their old foes, who are currently four points clear of them.
Eric Garcia, a Barca defender, told Movistar Plus, “Football has been very cruel to us.” The character this team displayed was outstanding even after we were down 2-0 once more.
This has been a fantastic year for our team, which is made up of young players. The Spanish league is still open for play.
Source: Aljazeera
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