Inter Milan secured a dramatic 7–6 aggregate victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night in what will be remembered as one of the most thrilling ties in UEFA Champions League history. The semi-final second leg at the San Siro ended 4–3 after extra time, completing a 13-goal spectacle across both legs.
After the first leg at Camp Nou finished 3–3, the return leg also saw a flurry of goals. Barcelona thought they had done enough before Francesco Acerbi's stoppage-time equalizer forced the game into extra time. Substitute Davide Frattesi then scored the decisive goal, sending the home crowd into wild celebration and crushing Barcelona’s hopes of a return to the final.
This pulsating tie now stands among the highest-scoring knockout fixtures in Champions League history. According to UEFA’s official website, Inter’s 7–6 aggregate win matches the all-time record for most goals in a Champions League knockout tie. Only two other matches share this feat — Liverpool’s 7–6 triumph over Roma in the 2017/18 semi-finals and Bayern Munich’s astonishing 12–1 demolition of Sporting CP in the 2008/09 Round of 16.
Other notable high-scoring knockout ties include Lyon’s 10–2 win over Werder Bremen (2004/05), Barcelona’s 10–2 over Bayer Leverkusen, and Manchester City’s 10–2 routing of Schalke in 2018/19. More recently, Arsenal’s 9–3 aggregate win over PSV in the current 2024/25 campaign also made the list.
UEFA’s list features several iconic clashes involving Europe’s elite — from Real Madrid’s 6–5 thriller over Manchester United in 2002/03, to Barcelona’s unforgettable 6–5 comeback against PSG in 2016/17. These legendary encounters showcase the drama, unpredictability, and intensity the competition is known for.
With this historic win, Inter Milan not only booked a place in the final but also etched their name in Champions League history. The tie’s sheer number of goals and dramatic ending ensures it will be talked about for years to come, standing tall among the tournament's greatest ever matches.
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