Match report

Inter Defeats Barcelona 4-3 in Thrilling Champions League Match

Inter
Inter
4–3
AET
Barcelona
Barcelona
May 6, 2025

Inter emerged victorious in a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona by a score of 4-3. Lionel Messi's absence did not deter the Catalan side, but Inter's clinical finishing and strong defense sealed the win. Goals from Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu, Francesco Acerbi, and Dario Frattesi propelled Inter to an impressive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Inter scored first through Lautaro Martinez (21') and extended the lead with a penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu (45+1').
  • • Barcelona responded with goals from Eric Garcia (54'), Dani Olmo (60'), and Raphinha (87'), leveling at 3-3.
  • • Inter secured the win through late strikes by Francesco Acerbi (90+3') and Dario Frattesi (99').
  • • Barcelona's P. Victor received a yellow card in the first minute for argument, while Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu scored from the penalty spot.

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 31 Y. Bisseck (D)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 2 D. Dumfries (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 20 H. Çalhanoğlu (M)
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 32 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 L. Martínez (F)
  • 9 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Carlos Augusto
  • 36 M. Darmian
  • 99 M. Taremi
  • 7 P. Zieliński
  • 16 D. Frattesi
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 56 G. Re Cecconi
  • 8 M. Arnautović
  • 21 K. Asllani
  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 13 Josep Martínez
  • 12 R. Di Gennaro

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 24 Eric García (D)
  • 2 Pau Cubarsí (D)
  • 5 Iñigo Martínez (D)
  • 35 Gerard Martín (D)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 19 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 20 Dani Olmo (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 7 Ferran Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 16 Fermín López
  • 9 R. Lewandowski
  • 32 Héctor Fort
  • 6 Gavi
  • 18 Pau Víctor
  • 15 A. Christensen
  • 10 Ansu Fati
  • 13 Iñaki Peña
  • 45 N. Darvich
  • 44 Landry Farré
  • 26 Ander Astralaga

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    ?' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    P. Victor

    Argument

  2. Inter
    21' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: D. Dumfries
  3. Inter
    36' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    H. Calhanoglu

    Foul

  4. Inter
    43' Inter Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Martinez
  5. Inter
    45'+1 Inter Goal · Penalty
    H. Calhanoglu
  6. Barcelona
    51' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Iñigo Martínez

    Foul

  7. Barcelona
    54' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Garcia · Assist: Gerard Martín
  8. Inter
    55' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: Carlos Augusto
  9. Barcelona
    60' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Olmo · Assist: Gerard Martín
  10. Inter
    68' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Henrikh Mkhitaryan

    Foul

  11. Barcelona
    69' Barcelona Var · Penalty cancelled
    Lamine Yamal
  12. Inter
    71' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yann Bisseck · On: M. Darmian
  13. Inter
    71' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Martinez · On: M. Taremi
  14. Barcelona
    76' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Iñigo Martínez · On: R. Araujo
  15. Inter
    79' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Calhanoglu · On: P. Zielinski
  16. Inter
    79' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: D. Frattesi
  17. Barcelona
    83' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Olmo · On: Fermín López
  18. Barcelona
    87' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphinha
  19. Barcelona
    90'+1 Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski
  20. Inter
    90'+3 Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Acerbi · Assist: D. Dumfries
  21. Inter
    90'+4 Inter Card · Yellow Card
    F. Acerbi
  22. Inter
    91' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Augusto

    Foul

  23. Barcelona
    98' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Garcia · On: H. Fort
  24. Inter
    99' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Frattesi · Assist: M. Taremi
  25. Barcelona
    105' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Cubarsi · On: Gavi
  26. Barcelona
    105' Barcelona subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Pedri · On: P. Victor
  27. Inter
    108' Inter subst · Substitution 6
    Off: D. Dumfries · On: Stefan de Vrij
  28. Inter
    118' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bastoni

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Inter Barcelona
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 66% 87%
Offsides 9 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 22
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 313 772
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 10
xG 2.28 2.81
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 206 668
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter took an early lead with Lautaro Martinez scoring in the 21st minute and extending their advantage before halftime through a penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu.
  • ▸ Barcelona staged a comeback with goals from Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha to level the score at 3-3, but Inter's late heroics saw Francesco Acerbi and Dario Frattesi clinch victory in added time.