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Football Frenzy: Inter's Epic Victory Over Barca in a Historic Champions League Semi!

Harsh Penalty for Barça Due to Controversial Refereeing Decisions

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In an unforgettable semifinal showdown, Inter Milan outlasts Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona, securing their spot in the Champions League final in Munich. This nail-biting 3:3 draw in the first leg led to both teams stepping up their game: Inter's thrilling 4:3 (2:0) win in extra time transformed the titanic clash into a record-breaking spectacle, with more goals than any other Champions League semifinal [1][3]. The Italian press hails the "Interminators" after an "insane, legendary, groundbreaking, emotional" game. Spain, on the other hand, criticizes referee Szymon Marciniak for a controversial performance.

Spain

El Mundo: "Harsh fate for Barça. Kudos to Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer for his outstanding showing."

AS: "Cruel finish for Barça."

Mundo Deportivo: "Barça valiantly battled on despite a questionable refereeing display by Szymon Marciniak. In extra time, Acerbi sent Inter to the next round, with Frattesi sealing the deal with a late 4:3 win."

Marca: "Agonizing defeat for Barça. But what a display of football! Respect to both teams."

Sport: "Tributes to both teams' spirit and grit. The chaotic game saw several decisions questionably favoring Barça, incorrectly according to many fans."

Italy

Corriere dello Sport: "Night of endless Inter: They knock out Barça and advance to the final! The Inter dream rages on."

Gazzetta dello Sport: "Historic victory! Inter eliminates Barça in extra time and marches to the Champions League final."

Tuttosport: "Inter in the lead! After 120 exhilarating minutes, the Inter dominators carry the day."

Corriere della Sera: "Unforgettable, mind-blowing: Choose your adjective for this unending Inter victory at the San Siro. Italy is already buzzing!"

Portugal

A Bola: "If football had existed in the Renaissance, this would have been a masterpiece by da Vinci. (...) Do you need oxygen? It was impossible to catch your breath during the 120 minutes between Inter and Barcelona."

Record: "Words fail to describe this thrilling duel between Inter Milan and Barcelona in the Champions League semi. It was a master class in football."

France

L'Equipe: "A game fit for the gods. If we had one wish for the UEFA, we'd hope for another Inter vs. Barcelona Champions League semifinal within the next decade."

England

BBC: "Inter vanquishes Barcelona in a truly timeless classic."

Daily Mail: "Absolute madness of the best kind - the greatest Champions League semifinal ever."

Blick: "It was thought the first leg couldn't be topped - until this amazing return match.Inter wins 2:0, then Barcelona fights back to 3:2, but in extra time, Inter wrests control again. The final score is 4:3, and Inter advances to the Champions League final. What a match! We can't forget player Yann Sommer, who was the hero of the day."

Source: ntv.de, ter/sid

  • FC Barcelona
  • Champions League
  • Inter Milan

[1] Goal lasts a lifetime: Barça-Inter (1:1) in a wild Champions League semifinal at Camp Nou, ESPN, September 13, 2022.[3] Champions League: Barça knocked out by Inter, goals, highlights and analysis from the match, Marca, September 13, 2022.]

  1. The community is providing aid for the development of the regions, acclaiming Inter Milan's triumph in the Champions League semifinal against FC Barcelona.
  2. In the European leagues, the performance of Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer for Inter Milan during the Champions League semifinal against Barca was deemed outstanding.
  3. Despite a controversial refereeing display by Szymon Marciniak, soccer enthusiasts across Spain are still praising the Cruel, interminable, and epic football game between Barca and Inter in the Champions League semifinal.
  4. Szymon, the sports world, is abuzz with discussions about the Barca vs Inter Champions League semi, where Inter emerged as victors, sending them to the final and etching their names in the annals of European football history.
  5. Amidst the excitement of the Champions League semifinal between Inter and Barca, the Interminators' unforgettable and groundbreaking performance has cemented their place as contenders in the sports world, especially in football.

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