Inter Milan Edge Bayern Munich in Thriller to Book Semi-Final Date with Barcelona

Inter Milan are into the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a pulsating 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the San Siro, securing a 4-3 aggregate win and keeping their Treble hopes alive.

The reigning Italian champions entered the second leg with a slender 2-1 advantage from their visit to Bavaria, but were made to work for their place in the final four after a dramatic night of football filled with goals, grit, and a touch of chaos.

Kane Levels, Inter Respond

Bayern began the second half with urgency and were rewarded when Harry Kane fired in a trademark low drive into the far corner after Federico Dimarco allowed him too much space on the edge of the box. The goal brought the tie level at 2-2 on aggregate and set the stage for a rollercoaster finish.

But Inter’s response was swift and emphatic. Just nine minutes later, a corner caused panic in the Bayern box and Lautaro Martínez was quickest to react, thumping home from close range for his fifth Champions League goal in as many matches.

Barely three minutes had passed before Inter struck again. This time it was Benjamin Pavard—against his former club—rising highest to head home a pinpoint delivery from Hakan Çalhanoğlu. At 4-2 on aggregate, the tie seemed to be slipping beyond Bayern’s reach.

Dier Gives Bayern Late Hope

Still, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern refused to lie down. With 14 minutes remaining, Eric Dier nodded in a looping header from an acute angle at the back post to make it 4-3 on aggregate, igniting hopes of extra time.

Bayern threw everything forward, and in the dying moments nearly forced a dramatic turnaround. In the fifth minute of added time, veteran forward Thomas Müller found himself unmarked in the box, but his header lacked direction and was safely gathered by Inter keeper Yann Sommer.

Tempers Flare as Time Runs Out

As tensions reached a boiling point, Bayern substitute Josip Stanišić was involved in a controversial moment when he shoved a ballboy off his stool in frustration at perceived time-wasting.

Post-match, the Croatian expressed regret: “Every team in the world wastes time when they're leading. It was a bit stupid of me to push him there.”

But the damage was done, and Inter held firm to see out the result and seal their place in the semi-finals.

Grit, Quality, and a Dream Alive

While Bayern had their moments—particularly Kane’s lethal strike and Dier’s late contribution—it was Inter’s organisation, resilience, and clinical set-piece execution that ultimately saw them through.

Simone Inzaghi’s men not only knocked out a European heavyweight but also maintained their pursuit of a historic Treble. The Nerazzurri currently lead Serie A by three points and are also into the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

A Blockbuster Semi-Final Awaits

Inter Milan now set their sights on a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Barcelona. The two clubs last met in the knockout stages in 2010, when Inter, under José Mourinho, famously knocked out the Catalan giants en route to winning the treble. This time, Inzaghi’s side will travel to the Camp Nou for the first leg on April 30.

Elsewhere, Arsenal will host Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium on April 29 in the other semi-final. The Champions League final is set to take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.

With four giants of European football left standing, the race to be crowned champions of Europe promises to be unforgettable.

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