Inter Milan clinched a dramatic 7–6 aggregate victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night, advancing to the UEFA Champions League final after a breathtaking 4–3 extra-time win at the San Siro.
The semi-final clash, which ended 3–3 in both legs after 90 minutes, was pushed into extra time thanks to Francesco Acerbi’s last-gasp equalizer. Substitute Davide Frattesi then netted the decisive goal, sealing a historic night for Inter and heartbreak for Barcelona.
With a total of 13 goals across both legs, the tie now ranks among the highest-scoring knockout fixtures in Champions League history. According to UEFA, it joins two other iconic matches at the top of the all-time list:
Inter Milan 7–6 Barcelona (2024/25 Semi-finals)
Liverpool 7–6 Roma (2017/18 Semi-finals)
Bayern Munich 12–1 Sporting CP (2008/09 Round of 16)
These three ties share the record for the most goals scored in a two-legged Champions League knockout round.
Other High-Scoring UCL Knockout Ties:
12 Goals:
Lyon 10–2 Werder Bremen (2004/05)
Chelsea 7–5 Liverpool (2008/09)
Barcelona 10–2 Bayer Leverkusen (2011/12)
Monaco 6–6 Manchester City (2016/17)*
Arsenal 2–10 Bayern Munich (2016/17)
Man City 10–2 Schalke (2018/19)
Atalanta 8–4 Valencia (2019/20)
Arsenal 9–3 PSV (2024/25)
(*Monaco advanced on away goals)
11 Goals:
Real Madrid 6–5 Manchester United (2002/03)
Chelsea 6–5 Bayern Munich (2004/05)
Manchester United 8–3 Roma (2006/07)
Real Madrid 9–2 Schalke (2013/14)
Bayern Munich 7–4 Porto (2014/15)
Barcelona 6–5 PSG (2016/17)
Real Madrid 6–5 Manchester City (2021/22)
With this latest entry, Inter vs Barcelona has earned its place in Champions League folklore, a testament to the unpredictability and spectacle of knockout football.
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