With just two minutes of stoppage time remaining, Inter were trailing 3-2 on the night and on the brink of elimination. But centre-back Francesco Acerbi dramatically fired a cross into the roof of the net to level the tie, sending the 37-year-old into a frenzy as he ripped off his shirt and celebrated wildly.

The celebrations intensified in extra time when substitute Davide Frattesi sealed the win for the Italian champions, curling a stunning left-footed strike into the bottom corner. He climbed a security fence to celebrate with the jubilant Inter supporters.

The thrilling encounter means Inter have reached their second Champions League final in three years. The two-legged semi-final was a rollercoaster, with 13 goals scored and the momentum shifting several times.

Barcelona were just minutes away from their first final in a decade, having come from 2-0 down to lead 3-2—mirroring the comeback in the first leg. Teenager Lamine Yamal nearly forced penalties but was denied twice by brilliant saves from Yann Sommer, as Inter held on to secure their place in the final amid euphoric scenes.

Inter, who fell 1-0 to Manchester City in the 2023 final, will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday, 31 May 2025. Arsenal trail 1-0 going into the second leg in France on Wednesday.