Inter Milan’s Incredible Comeback: From 4-0 Deficit to Champions League Final

Reviewing the Record-Breaking Comeback

In an unprecedented display of resilience, Inter Milan staged an incredible comeback to defeat Barcelona 3-0 (3-2agg) in the Champions League semifinals, booking their place in the final for the first time since 2010.

“FC Barcelona News: 7 May 2025; Barça eliminated from Champions League with heartbreaking loss to Inter Milan.”

The comeback equalized the record for the most goals in a UCL semifinal, matching Liverpool’s victory over Roma in 2018 (5-2 after extra time).

Key Performances

• Yann Sommer: The Swiss goalkeeper made a record-breaking 10 saves, including a spectacular parry from a point-blank shot from Lamine Yamal in the first leg (2-2 on aggregate at that point), ensuring his team stayed in the tie.
• Romelu Lukaku: The Belgian striker scored twice, including the crucial goal in the 82nd minute that sealed the win and sent Inter to the final. His-performance drew praise from Yann Sommer, who said, “He’s a beast. Without him, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”

Inter Milan’s Road to the Final

Inter Milan’s journey to the Champions League final has been nothing short of remarkable. After a slow start to the group stage, they managed to top their group ahead of Barcelona. In the knockout stages, they overcame reigning champions Real Madrid and now have extinguished Barcelona’s hopes, booking their place in the final in Munich.

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