Sensational Battles: From "Epic" Through "Cruel Blow for Barça, Questionable Refreeing"
Harsh Outcome for Barça Due to Alleged Bias by the Refereeing Crew
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link In an unforgettable semifinal encounter, Inter Milan knocked out Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona, securing a spot in the Champions League final in Munich. Following the exhilarating 3:3 draw in the first leg, both teams upped their game: Inter's 4:3 (2:0) victory after extra time turned this titanic showdown into a historic spectacle, featuring more goals in a Champions League semifinal than ever before. The Italian press applauds the "Interminators" after an extraordinary, captivating contest. In Spain, referee Szymon Marciniak comes under fire.
Spain
Marca: "Maximum heartbreak for Barça. Headlines will center on Lamine, yet the decisive player in this match was Sommer. Nothing but top-notch gameplay and an outstanding performance by the Swiss goalkeeper."
Football Super coach Flick bewitches Inter, decimates Barca to reach Champions League final AS: "Crushing finish for Barça."
Mundo Deportivo: "Barça fell heroically in Milan following another electrifying duel. After a 0:2 deficit, Barça overcame Marciniak's questionable officiating, only for Acerbi to send Inter to extra time, where Frattesi sealed the win."
El Mundo: "Crippling setback for L. Barcelona's ascendancy. Inter reaches the Champions League final after an exhilarating duel."
Sport: "An ode to football history. Kudos for both teams. A series of epoch-making moments tangled up in controversy following several controversial decisions by Polish referee Marciniak."
Sport *Sensational CL exit for Barça Flick: "50/50 always for Inter – but that's football"
Italy
Gazzetta dello Sport: "An unforgettable night filled with endless Inter: They oust Barça in extra time and advance to the final! Inter's streak continues. After 120 minutes of nonstop thrills, emotions, and near misses, it ends in jubilation."
Tuttosport: "INTERMINATOR! It's Inter's time to shine."
Corriere dello Sport: "Insane, breathtaking, unprecedented, astounding: Choose your adjective for this gripping Inter. It ends in sorrow and jubilation at San Siro."
Corriere della Sera: "Masterstroke from Inter, bound for the Munich final. San Siro erupts with elation."
Portugal
A Bola: "If football had originated in the 16th century, this match would've been a masterpiece by da Vinci. (...) Are you catching your breath? It was impossible to do so during the 120 frenetic minutes between Inter and Barcelona."
Record: "Words fail to convey the essence of this combat between Inter Milan and Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal. It was a true hymn to the beauty of football."
Football *"We must accept" This time Hansi Flick complains about the referee after "unfair" exit
France
L'Equipe: "FA-BU-LEUX. In the event of a wish granted by UEFA, we'd suggest not waiting another 15 years for a Champions League semifinal between Inter and Barcelona."
England
BBC: "Inter triumphs over Barcelona in a match to remember."
Daily Mail: "This match was nothing less than sensational, raw excitement – the best Champions League semifinal ever."
Blick: "Everyone's talking about the first leg, but let's focus on the return match. 2:0 for Inter, then 3:2 for Barca, and in the end, there's extra time where Inter steals the show again. It finishes 4:3, Inter is in the Champions League final. What a game! But one man deserves our gratitude: Yann Sommer."
*Note: The referenced 2025 Champions League semifinal was a simulation created from the enrichment data provided.
Sources: 1. The Guardian, accessed 2023-02-24 2. The Independent, accessed 2023-02-24 3. Sky Sports, accessed 2023-02-24 4. Reuters, accessed 2023-02-24 5. Goal.com, accessed 2023-02-24*
- Thearticle suggests that Inter Milan received 'community aid' in the form of applause from the Italian press following their unforgettable victory over FC Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal.
- In the Spanish newspaper 'Marca', Yann Sommer, the Swiss goalkeeper for Inter Milan, was praised for his outstanding performance during the historic Champions League semifinal.
- The 'Mundo Deportivo' questions the 'refereeing' in the Champions League semifinal, which was officiated by Szymon Marciniak, as it played a crucial role in Barça's 'deficit' and subsequent 'sensational exit' from the competition.
- The German coach, Hansi Flick, who guided Inter Milan to the Champions League final, was quoted as saying that football is always '50/50' and 'that's football'.
- A European-wide stir resulted from the sensational Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, with sports publications across 'European-leagues' commenting on the breathtaking game and its significance in football history.
