Inter Milan Edge Barcelona 7-6 on Aggregate to Reach Champions League Final

Inter Milan have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a breathtaking 7-6 aggregate triumph over Barcelona, following one of the most dramatic semi-final encounters in recent memory. Over two pulsating legs, both sides produced moments of brilliance, but it was Inter’s attacking edge and resilience that ultimately secured their path to the final.The first leg at Camp Nou ended in a thrilling 4-3 win for Barcelona, with goals from Lewandowski, Gündoğan, and Raphinha putting the Catalans ahead. Inter, however, kept themselves in contention thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram, setting the stage for a tense return leg in Milan.At the San Siro, the atmosphere was electric as Inter came out determined to overturn the deficit. The Nerazzurri started aggressively, and their pressure paid off early with Nicolò Barella scoring in the 12th minute. Barcelona replied through João Félix midway through the first half, but Inter’s relentless attack saw Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Thuram add two more goals before the break.Leading 6-5 on aggregate at halftime, Inter knew they couldn’t afford to sit back. In the 70th minute, Lautaro Martínez added a crucial fourth goal for Inter on the night, putting them 7-5 up on aggregate. Barcelona managed to claw one back through Lewandowski in the 83rd minute, but it wasn’t enough.As the final whistle blew, the San Siro erupted in celebration. Inter Milan had outscored one of Europe’s most formidable teams over two incredible legs, securing a place in their first Champions League final since 2010. With confidence soaring and the squad firing on all cylinders, Inter now stand just one win away from reclaiming European glory.