Inter vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions League result after thrilling seven-goal epic in semi-finals

Inter 4-3 Barcelona (Inter 7-6 on aggregate): The Italian side are through to a second final in three years after a breathless semi-final went to extra time

Flick praises impact of 'genius' Yamal

Inter Milan defeated Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final for the ages, with the Italian side progressing 7-6 on aggregate on a thrilling night at the San Siro.

Barcelona were minutes away from a first Champions League final since 2015 when Raphinha struck in the 87th minute but Francesco Acerbi rescued Inter deep in stoppage time and Davide Frattesi put the hosts 4-3 ahead in extra time to settle a breathless contest.

Last week’s 3-3 draw in the first leg treated fans to one of the best games of the season and the return fixture delivered drama too. Inter took charge as Lautaro Martinez swept the Italians into the lead before they doubled their advantage from the penalty spot, with Hakan Calhanoglu converting.

But like they did in the first leg, Barcelona managed to rally from two goals down. Their comeback was sparked by Eric Garcia, who guided in Gerard Martin’s cross, before Dani Olmo guided a header inside the far post, again set up by Martin.

Raphinha thought he had scored a dramatic winner, but Acerbi levelled at the death to send the semi-final to extra time where Frattesi guided in a calm finish to book a second Champions League final in three years and a meeting with either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in Munich on 31 May.

Follow all the latest reaction from a stunning Champions League semi-final below:

Inter Milan vs Barcelona LIVE

• Inter defeat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate to reach Champions League final
• Inter win 4-3 in extra time on astonishing night of drama at San Siro
• 99' GOAL! Davide Frattesi guides Inter ahead in extra time (INT 4-3 BAR)
• 90+3 GOAL! Francesco Acerbi rescues Inter with astonishing equaliser (INT 3-3 BAR)
• 88' GOAL! Raphinha looks to complete comeback and send Barca to final (INT 2-3 BAR)
• 68' NO PENALTY! VAR rules Lamine Yamal fouled outside the box (INT 2-2 BAR)
• 59' GOAL! Barcelona level as Dani Olmo heads in Martin cross (INT 2-2 BAR)
• 54' GOAL! Eric Garcia gives Barcelona hope with brilliant volley (INT 2-1 BAR)
• 45' GOAL! Calhanoglu smashes in penalty to double Inter lead (INT 2-0 BAR)
• 44' PENALTY! VAR intervenes as Pau Cubars fouls Martinez (INT 1-0 BAR)
• 22' GOAL! Returning Martinez taps in after Barcelona lose ball (INT 1-0 BAR)

[6 May 2025 21:18 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 2-1 Barcelona (agg 5-4)

58 mins: Immediate change for Inter as Augusto replaces Dimarco.

Now Barella has a go, Szczesny is called into action and palms it around the post; Barca break through Yamal, it falls to Garcia, but a brace is not on the cards as Sommer makes an excellent save.

All Barca now has Martin floats in another teasing ball, but it’s cleared.

[6 May 2025 21:15 · Flo Clifford]

GOAL! Inter Milan 2-1 Barcelona (agg 5-4)

54 mins: Barca are back in this tie! The ball pinballs around the Inter box as the hosts fail to clear. Martin whips in a cross from the left and Garcia curls in a beautifully crisp volley - Sommer had no chance with that.

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[6 May 2025 21:12 · Flo Clifford]

OFFSIDE! Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

52 mins: The offside trap wins again.

Thuram wins a free-kick as Inigo Martinez slides in on him, and the Barca man sees yellow for his efforts. It’s in a decent space, 25 yards out on the right - Calhanoglu gets a glancing header to it and it’s bundled into the net, but offside!

[6 May 2025 21:10 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

50 mins: Thuram wins the ball back and drives forward, laying it off to Martinez on his right, but the Inter skipper isn’t quite in the right space and Barca smother the move.

Now Dimarco moves down the left flank but he’s stranded with no-one for support.

Down the other end the ever-slippery Yamal loses his marker and sprints down the right. He pleads for a penalty after getting bundled over in the box by Bastoni, but replays show he went down of his own accord first.

[6 May 2025 21:07 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

47 mins: Barca press forward immediately, but as Yamal attempts to pass forward into the box he’s swarmed by blue shirts and he can only get in a weak touch.

He does better now, though, just gliding past Bastoni to cross in - but no-one’s there to meet it.

Lautaro Martinez earns a free kick as de Jong clatters into him.

[6 May 2025 21:05 · Flo Clifford]

SECOND HALF: Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

Back underway. Looks like no changes for either side.

Lautaro Martinez had nine touches in that half, one leading to a goal. Not bad.

[6 May 2025 20:51 · Flo Clifford]

HALF-TIME: Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

No idea who or what that red card check was for, but in any case, it’s not given.

Inter lead at the break, courtesy of a tap-in by captain Lautaro Martinez and an incredibly composed penalty by specialist Calhanoglu on the stroke of half-time.

More drama to come, I’m sure...

[6 May 2025 20:49 · Flo Clifford]

HALF-TIME: Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

45+3 mins: The minutes tick by at the end of this increasingly dramatic first half with tempers continuing to fray.

Moment to breathe now as the players head off.

[6 May 2025 20:47 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

45+2 mins: Barca surround the referee - and suddenly VAR are checking for a red card?!

[6 May 2025 20:46 · Flo Clifford]

GOAL! Inter Milan 2-0 Barcelona (agg 5-3)

45 mins: Calhanoglu has only ever missed one penalty in an Inter shirt. He takes his time - and powers it into the bottom left corner, absolutely rifling it into the goal! Inter go wild.