Last night’s match between Inter and Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals was thrilling. A dramatic game with multiple comebacks for both teams ended 3-3 after Inter scored in the dying minutes of regulation time, pushing the match into extra time. Davide Frattesi became Inter’s savior in extra time, etching his name forever in the hearts of Inter fans.

Nine minutes into the first half of extra time, Frattesi received a pass from Mehdi Taremi inside Barcelona’s penalty area. With excellent control, a composed pause, and a precise shot, he sent the ball into the net, securing a 4-3 victory for Inter and eliminating Hansi Flick’s Barcelona.

Frattesi was so overwhelmed with emotion after scoring that he collapsed near his own goal a couple of minutes later, signaling dizziness. Interestingly, it was revealed after the match that he had been experiencing heart palpitations due to excitement even before entering the field as a substitute.

After the match, when Frattesi stood in front of CBS Sports cameras to speak with Thierry Henry, the analyst for the program, we witnessed a fascinating exchange between the two. Henry began by saying:“Davide, Thierry Henry is speaking to you. I have a question. You said you had heart palpitations when you were about to come on. But how did you manage to execute that dummy so calmly and then score such a precise shot with all that anxiety? Even Piero [presumably a commentator] explained how much composure and presence of mind your move required. What went through your mind when you decided to make that move?”

Frattesi’s response to Henry’s question sent the studio into laughter. The Italian star said:“Thank you, Thierry. Honestly, I thought to myself, if I don’t score this goal… (I’m finished).”

Davide Frattesi, who had positioned himself perfectly at the right moment, realized that Taremi had laid the ball perfectly at his feet with a brilliant back pass. With a dummy and a composed finish into the corner of the net, he completed Inter’s dream night.