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 20:44 · Flo Clifford]

PENALTY! Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

44 mins: Penalty to Inter!

Hansi Flick is absolutely livid - it looked a well-timed challenge, but the slow-mo shows Martinez gets it first.

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[6 May 2025 20:43 · Flo Clifford]

Penalty check - Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

43 mins: The ref is called to the screen to check...

[6 May 2025 20:43 · Flo Clifford]

Penalty check - Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

43 mins: VAR are checking for a penalty on that Cubarsi challenge...

[6 May 2025 20:42 · Flo Clifford]

CLOSE! Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

42 mins: Bastoni times a challenge on the ever-threatening Yamal perfectly and the 17-year-old takes a while picking himself up from that.

But it’s Inter who have another clear-cut chance as Dumfries nicks it on the corner. The ball eventually falls to Calhanoglu, who takes a swing at it and hammers the side-netting!

Now Cubarsi takes out Lautaro Martinez as the Inter captain looks to double their advantage! The Argentine is still down and amid a chorus of noise from the crowd the ref eventually stops play.

[6 May 2025 20:39 · Flo Clifford]

CLOSE! Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

39 mins: Yamal again down the right, sending it across goal for Ferran Torres, but there’s just too much on it. Calhanoglu goes into the book for a challenge on Olmo earlier in the move.

Now the ball falls well for Mkhitaryan on the edge of the area and he volleys it just wide!

[6 May 2025 20:35 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

34 mins: Yamal breaks down the right, squaring it to Garcia, who curls in a brilliantly weighted shot to the back post - but Raphinha and Ferran Torres, both in prime position, can’t make the most of it under pressure from Inter’s back line.

[6 May 2025 20:31 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

31 mins: Pedri weighs it up and has a go from range, but just blasts over the bar.

Now Barella has his hands up in apology after having his pocket picked by Raphinha, who cuts it back for Torres at the near post - it’s blocked.

[6 May 2025 20:29 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

28 mins: No penalty given. The ball looked to bounce up and off Acerbi’s arm.

Olmo skips into the box and takes a shot, but it deflects off an Inter defender’s foot for a corner. Mkhitaryan boots it away.

[6 May 2025 20:26 · Flo Clifford]

Penalty check - Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

26 mins: Chaos in the Inter Milan penalty area as Olmo has a wild swipe at the ball after getting tangled with a defender with Sommer scrambling to cover, but pokes it just wide of the goal.

Barca appeal for a penalty, claiming handball in the buildup, and Pedri sarcastically applauds the ref, pointing to his eyes.

[6 May 2025 20:25 · Flo Clifford]

Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)

22 mins: Just before that Barella had a decent effort on the half-volley parried and then saved by Szczesny - but no matter as Martinez puts them ahead!

The Argentine wasn’t even a shoe-in to feature tonight, after going off at half-time in the first leg.