Inter and Barcelona delivered one of the most dramatic Champions League semi-final encounters in recent memory, with the Italians ultimately emerging victorious 4\u20133 after extra time at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. The thrilling second-leg result sees Inter advance to the final on aggregate, where they will face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n
The action started with early intent from both sides. Barcelona\u2019s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal tested Inter goalkeeper Jan Sommer in the 15th minute, but the Swiss shot-stopper dealt with the effort comfortably.<\/p>\n
Inter responded with greater precision. In the 21st minute, after a midfield tussle, Denzel Dumfries broke down the right and delivered a perfect ball across the box to Lautaro Mart\u00ednez, who tapped it into the empty net to open the scoring.<\/p>\n
Barcelona struggled to create clear-cut chances in response, and Inter soon doubled their lead. Just before the break, referee Szymon Marciniak consulted VAR for a potential foul by Pau Cubars\u00ed on Mart\u00ednez inside the box. After review, a penalty was awarded and Hakan \u00c7alhano\u011flu calmly converted to make it 2\u20130 at halftime.<\/p>\n
The second half saw a much more aggressive Barcelona. Within nine minutes of the restart, Eric Garc\u00eda unleashed a powerful volley to bring the visitors back into the game.<\/p>\n
The comeback continued in the 60th minute, when Dani Olmo headed in a precise cross from Gerard Martin, leveling the tie.<\/p>\n
The Catalans looked to have completed an incredible turnaround in the dying minutes. After Rafinha had a shot saved in the 88th minute, he reacted quickly to convert the rebound in stoppage time, making it 3\u20132 and seemingly sending Barcelona to the final.<\/p>\n
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