In a dramatic UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg at San Siro, Inter Milan secured their place in the final with a 3β1 victory over Barcelona, resulting in a 6β4 aggregate win. The match was marked by early dominance from Inter and a spirited, yet insufficient, comeback attempt by Barcelona.
First Half: Inter’s Early Dominance
Inter Milan took control early in the match. Lautaro MartΓnez opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Barcelona. Just before halftime, a penalty converted by Hakan ΓalhanoΔlu in the 45th minute extended Inter’s lead to 2β0, leaving Barcelona with a significant deficit to overcome in the second half .(News.az)
Second Half: Barcelona’s Response
Barcelona responded after the break, with Lamine Yamal scoring in the 68th minute to reduce the deficit. However, Inter maintained their composure and sealed the victory with a goal from Marcus Thuram in the 82nd minute, bringing the final score to 3β1 .
Key Performances
- Lautaro MartΓnez: The Argentine striker’s opening goal set the tone for Inter’s performance.
- Hakan ΓalhanoΔlu: His penalty just before halftime was crucial in establishing a commanding lead.
- Lamine Yamal: The young Barcelona forward continued to impress with a well-taken goal, showcasing his potential despite the team’s exit.
Looking Ahead
Inter Milan advances to the Champions League final, where they will face the winner of the other semi-final between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona, meanwhile, will reflect on a campaign that showed promise but ultimately fell short at the penultimate
