Global Echo of Inter-Barca’s Spectacular Clash
Inter Terminator! Elimination of Magical Barcelona (Photo)
Inter-Barcelona will be remembered for years. A match that earned widespread global admiration.
Inter Milan will compete for their fourth Champions League title in three weeks. The team secured their ticket to Munich after a dramatic semi-final against Barcelona. A 4-3 victory at Giuseppe Meazza sent Inter through with a 7-6 aggregate win, with Davide Frattesi becoming the Nerazzurri hero with his extra-time goal.
This incredible match, as expected, made headlines worldwide, with international media reporting on a game full of intense emotions. Catalan media also praised the performance but sharply criticized referee Szymon Marciniak, whose decisions were protested by Barça, including a potential penalty foul on Hans Achribi and another penalty not given for Lamine Yamal’s fall near the box. Reactions from Mundo Deportivo and Sport, two major Catalan sports outlets, were as follows:
Mundo Deportivo: “Barça touched glory again and lost with dignity in Milan. The team recovered from a 2-0 deficit with goals from Eric, Olmo, and Raphinha, resisted the scandalous refereeing of Marciniak, but in stoppage time, Achribi forced extra time, and Frattesi scored the decisive 4-3 goal.”
Sport: “Marciniak was determined to destroy Barça’s dream. The disastrous performance of the Polish referee and Inter’s epic performance deprived the team Flick built of the final; a team that came back, enjoyed, and thrilled 4,000 Catalan fans at Giuseppe Meazza; a historic match.”
Italy Proud of Inter
Italian media, as expected, praised Simone Inzaghi’s team, who returned to the Champions League final after two years. Some notable Italian headlines:
Gazzetta dello Sport: “An epic night, Inter infinite: eliminated Barça in extra time and reached the final! The Catalans came back in the second half, Achribi equalized in the 93rd minute, and Frattesi scored the decisive 4-3 in extra time. Joy for the Nerazzurri.”
Tuttosport: “Inter Terminator” “Inter’s Year: Eliminated Barcelona in extra time and reached the Champions League final!”
Corriere della Sera: “Magical Inter defeated Barcelona and flew to the Champions League final; San Siro in fever.”
La Repubblica: “Epic Inter: with a 4-3 victory over Barcelona in extra time, they flew to the Munich final.”
La Stampa: “A night for strong hearts at San Siro: Barça tamed. 4-3, Inter to the final.”
The World Also Praised This Show
Beyond the dissatisfaction of Catalan media or Nerazzurri pride in Italian media, international newspapers expressed their amazement at the second leg of this epic clash in their reports. Thirteen goals in two games and non-stop excitement captivated every neutral viewer worldwide. Some notable European headlines:
L’Équipe (France): “Extraordinary” “Inter eliminated exceptional Barcelona in extra time. After an exciting match, Inter Milan eliminated Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night at Giuseppe Meazza with Davide Frattesi’s extra-time goal.”
Bild (Germany): “Two games, thirteen goals! Extra time! Bayern’s nightmare returns! A drama for Flick in a spectacular duel.”
The Sun (UK): “That night in Milan. Frattesi’s extra-time goal sealed one of the best clashes in Champions League history.”
Record (Portugal): “An ode to football: Inter Milan reached the Champions League final after an extra-time victory in an epic match! The tie against Barcelona ended with thirteen goals! Nerazzurri return to the final after two years!”
ESPN (USA): “Inter shattered Barcelona’s double-faced dream. A crazy night and an explosive result, which ended in extra time in favor of lucky Inter, who reached the final after eliminating Barcelona.”
El País (Spain): “The bitterest farewell from the Champions League. Barcelona lost to Inter in extra time after a momentary move, following a brilliant comeback in the second half in a spectacular match at San Siro.”
