"Greatest football match EVER!" – Inter and Barcelona's seven-goal epic stuns the world, while Pep Guardiola faces backlash for "ruining football with robotic tactics."
Inter’s incredible 7-6 aggregate victory over Barcelona is being called the greatest Champions League clash of all time.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Simone Inzaghi’s men secured their spot in Munich’s final with a breathtaking 4-3 victory over Barcelona, recovering from 2-0 down before surrendering a 3-2 lead, only to stage another dramatic turnaround. Davide Frattesi’s extra-time winner capped off a match that left the football world stunned.
WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
@oeste wrote: “This is the best Champions League tie I’ve ever seen”.
Pundit @davidjaca said: “Thuram after 30 seconds in the first leg and the tie never relented. One of the best ever. Phenomenal.”
@Iewdawg took things a step further, writing: “i would argue that’s probably the best game of football ever. definitely the best tie ever. thought the france argentina world cup final wouldn’t be topped for a while”.
@tinscognito__ posted: “Feel like we’re all on a nuclear submarine right now, Gentlemen…it’s been an honour watching this inter barce game with you all.”
@Futball_Karim said: “Man.. How fun is football without Pep disciples..”
Along similar lines, @WelBeast posted: “This is the Football that Pep Guardiola robbed us of with his robotic systems.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Barcelona came agonizingly close to reaching the final, with Raphinha’s 87th-minute strike putting them ahead 3-2 on the night. But Francesco Acerbi, deployed as an improvised striker, delivered a stunning equalizer to force extra time, where Davide Frattesi became Inter’s hero.
