"Harsh penalty for Barcelona, questionable officiating display"
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In a sports spectacular, Inter Milan turns the tables and eliminates cellar-dwelling FC Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals, earning a spot in the final in Munich. After an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the first leg, both teams upped their game: Inter's 4-3 (2-0) extra-time win made this clash of titans an unforgettable chapter in Champions League history. The Italian press hails the "Interminators" following the "wild, epic, epicentral, emotionally charged" game. In Spain, referee Szymon Marciniak faces scathing criticism.
Spain
Marca: "Maximum heartbreak for Barça. The headlines will focus on Lamine, but the decisive player in this game was Sommer. Incredible game, amazing performance from the Swiss goalkeeper. Spectacular."
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Mundo Deportivo: "Barça crashes in another thrilling duel in Milan. Despite a 2-0 deficit, Barça manages to survive Marciniak's dubious refereeing antics, but Acerbi sends Inter into overtime, where Frattesi ultimately scores the 4-3 game-winning goal."
El Mundo: "A bitter pill to swallow for Lamines' Barça. Inter advances to the Champions League final after another epic skirmish."
Sport: "A hymn to football history. Kudos to Barça and Inter. An epochal game marred by several controversial decisions by Polish referee Marciniak."
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Italy
Gazzetta dello Sport: "A night to remember, endless Inter: They eliminate Barça in extra time and make it to the final! Inter's dream lives on. 120 minutes of nonstop excitement ends in euphoria."
Tuttosport: "INTERMINATOR! This is Inter's year."
Corriere dello Sport: "Insane, epic, historic, moving: Pick your adjective for this endless raid on Inter. San Siro concludes in tears and jubilant exclamations."
Corriere della Sera: "Inter pulls off a coup, now flying to the Munich final. San Siro explodes with joy."
Portugal
A Bola: "If football had been invented in the 16th century, this game would've been a masterpiece by da Vinci. (...) Are you still able to breathe? It was impossible to do so during the 120 minutes between Inter and Barcelona."
Record: "Words fail to express this battle between Inter Milan and Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final. It was nothing less than an ode to football."
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France
L'Equipe: "FANTASTIC. If we had a wish for UEFA, we'd request not to wait another 15 years for a Champions League semifinal between Inter and Barcelona."
England
BBC: "Inter defeats Barcelona in a legendary showdown."
Daily Mail: "That was pure, unadulterated madness - the greatest Champions League semifinal ever."
Blick: "One thought the first leg couldn't be topped - and then came this comeback match. 2-0 for Inter, then 3-2 for Barca, and finally extra time sees Inter retake the lead. It finishes 4-3, the Nerazzurri advance to the Champions League final. A stunning game! 'Thank you very much' everyone can thank one man: Yann Sommer."
Source: ntv.de, ter/sid
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- Champions League
- Inter Milan
Additional Insights:- In the historic Champions League semifinal between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, Inter Milan emerged victorious after a thrilling 4-3 extra-time win. This match boasted more goals scored in a Champions League semifinal than ever before.- Inter Milan's successful journey to the final showcases their resilience and determination, as they turned the tables on Barcelona after falling behind 2-0 in the first leg.- FC Barcelona's performance was nothing short of valiant, displaying their fighting spirit despite suffering injuries throughout the game. However, their inability to overcome adversity saw them exit the competition.- Discontent towards Spanish referee Szymon Marciniak stems from the allegations of questionable decisions throughout the match, which some believe significantly influenced the game's outcome.
- Italian community aid campaigned to celebrate Inter Milan's history-making victory against Barcelona in the Champions League.
- Inter Milan's development in the European leagues is set to see a boost with the financial surplus provided by the Champions League victory.
- Despite criticism from Spain, Szymon Marciniak is hailed as a hero in Italy for his role in Inter Milan's Champions League triumph.
- Sport analysts worldwide praised Yann Sommer's performance as the deciding factor in Inter Milan's stunning comeback in the Champions League semifinal.
- With Inter Milan's successful advancement to the Champions League final, the Polish press suggests a potential football renaissance for the European leagues.
