Unforgettable Battle: Inter Milan Knocks Out FC Barcelona in Thrilling Champions League Semifinal
Harsh treatment for Barça, questionable refereeing display
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In a night of captivating football, Inter Milan advances to the Champions League final after a nail-biting 4-3 win over Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona, breaking records for the most goals scored in a single Champions League semifinal encounter. The Italian press hails the "Interminators" for their historic performance, while Spanish media faces a contentious debate over the referee's decisions.
Spain
Despite a valiant effort by Barcelona, the Spanish press condemns the referee's call as the decisive factor in the match.
- Marca: "Maximum cruelty for Barça. The headlines will be about Lamine, but the decisive player in this game was Sommer. What a game and what a performance by the Swiss goalkeeper. Spectacular."
- Football Super Coach Flick Enchants Inter, Dramatically Advances to Barcelona Final AS: "Cruel end for Barça."
- Mundo Deportivo: "Barça went down heroically in Milan after another epic duel. After a 0:2 deficit, Barça survived Marciniak's scandalous referee performance, but Acerbi sends Inter into extra time, where Frattesi scores the 4:3 final goal."
- El Mundo: "Cruel punishment for Lamine's Barça. Inter stands in the Champions League final after an epic duel."
- Sport: "What an ode to football history. Respect to Barça and Inter. An epochal game marred by several decisions against Flick's team by Polish referee Marciniak."
- Sport Spectacular CL Exit for Barca Flick: "50/50 always for Inter - but that's how it is"
Italy
Meanwhile, the Italian press explodes with joy and enthusiasm, hailing the "Epic Night, Endless Inter" that eliminated Barcelona and paved the way to the Champions League final.
- Gazzetta dello Sport: "Epic night, endless Inter: They eliminate Barça in extra time and are in the final! Inter's dream continues. After 120 minutes of everything, it ends in ecstasy."
- Tuttosport: "INTERMINATOR! It's Inter's year."
- Corriere dello Sport: "Crazy, epic, historic, moving: Choose your adjective for this endless Inter. The San Siro ends in tears and ecstasy."
- Corriere della Sera: "Inter pulls off a masterstroke and flies to the Munich final. The San Siro explodes with joy."
Portugal
Portuguese media captivated by the match describes it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, worthy of a painting by da Vinci.
- A Bola: "If football had existed in the 16th century, this game would have been a painting by da Vinci. (...) Can you already catch your breath? It was impossible during the 120 minutes between Inter and Barcelona."
- Record: "Words fail to describe this duel between Inter Milan and Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal. It was a true hymn to football."
France and England
The match's epic proportions left a lasting impression worldwide, with French and English media echoing similar sentiments.
- L’Equipe: "FA-BU-LEUX. If you could make a wish to UEFA, you'd suggest not waiting another 15 years for a Champions League semifinal between Inter and Barcelona."
- BBC: "Inter beats Barcelona in an all-time classic."
- Daily Mail: "That was glorious, unfiltered madness - the best Champions League semifinal ever."
- Blick: "One thought the first leg couldn't be topped - and then this return match happened. 2-0 for Inter, then 3-2 for Barca, and in the end, there's extra time where Inter turns the game in their favor again. It ends 4-3, the Nerazzurri are in the Champions League final. What a game! 'Grazie mille' can be said to one man: Yann Sommer."
[1] "Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona: Champions League Semifinal, A Historic Encounter," ntv.de[2] "Champions League Semifinal: Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona's Cruel Exit, and the Referee," ter/sid
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Enrichment Data:The legendary Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona resulted in Inter Milan progressing to the finals, securing a 7-6 aggregate win following a record-breaking 4-3 victory in extra time[1]. While specific criticism of the referee's performance is not mentioned in the provided search results, the Spanish media generally expressed dissent over certain decisions in the match[2]. For a comprehensive understanding of the referee-related controversies, consult sports media focusing on Spanish football or post-match reactions from Barcelona to garner detailed analyses of the contentious moments.
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- A masterstroke by Inter Milan led to a thrilling Champions League semifinal win over FC Barcelona, leaving their fans in a state of ecstasy.
- The Italian press praised Inter Milan's performance in the Champions League semifinal as a true hymn to football and an epic night for the club.
- Despite a contentious debate over the referee's decisions, Spanish media acknowledged Inter Milan's historic performance in the Champions League semifinal.
- The Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona was analyzed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, worthy of a painting by da Vinci, by Portuguese sports media.
