How Inter stunned Barcelona: from VAR controversy to dramatic late goal
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Inter Milan’s comeback against Barcelona explained in Champions League classic
- Inter Milan defeated Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in a thrilling Champions League semi-final, securing their spot in the final against either PSG or Arsenal.
- Inter's high press and Barcelona's high defensive line resulted in an action-packed match with multiple lead changes.
- Key moments included a VAR-confirmed penalty for Inter, goals from Barcelona's backup full-backs, and a late equaliser by Inter's Francesco Acerbi.
- Inter's substitutes, including Davide Frattesi, proved crucial, with Frattesi scoring the winning goal in extra time.
- Barcelona's 17-year-old Lamine Yamal was denied a last-minute equaliser by a brilliant save from Inter's goalkeeper Yann Sommer.