Inter Milan Edges Barcelona 2-1 in UEFA Champions League Semifinal

Milano, Italy – Inter Milan defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal on May 6, 2025, advancing to the finals with a 5-4 aggregate score. The match took place at the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where thousands of fans gathered to witness the action.

Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Inter in the 21st minute, converting a pass from Denzel Dumfries. Hakan Çalhanoğlu added to the lead with a penalty kick just before halftime, making it 2-0. Eric García scored for Barcelona in the 54th minute, attempting to spark a comeback.

Inter managed to hold off Barcelona despite a strong offensive push from the visitors, who dominated possession with 68.3%. Inter’s defensive strategy, led by Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni, thwarted multiple attempts from Barcelona, who struggled to capitalize on set pieces.

Barcelona had a difficult time in the match, highlighted by Ferran Torres’ lack of involvement and Lamine Yamal’s struggle against Inter’s high-pressure defense. The Spanish side is known for its offensive prowess, but they were unable to break through systematically against Inter’s disciplined back line.

The encounter was fraught with tension, as Barcelona players vocally protested a penalty call against them in the first half. However, referee Szymon Marciniak remained firm in his decisions throughout the game, maintaining control of the match.

With this victory, Inter Milan looks to secure its position among Europe’s elite by aiming for its fourth Champions League title. The club seeks to join the ranks of only six teams that have already achieved this milestone. Meanwhile, Barcelona aims to regroup and reassess as they prepare for the next season.