Breaking down the madness of Inter 4-3 Barcelona, a Champions League classic

“Did we witness the greatest Champions League semi-final ever on Tuesday night as Inter defeated Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to win 7-6 on aggregate? Maybe. Probably. Possibly. And to borrow words from Britain’s legendary sports commentator Barry Davies, frankly, who cares? Right now, this one feels better than any of the others — a classic for the ages. If you think we are guilty of recency bias, arrest us, lock us up and throw away the key. We will need some quiet time to recover anyway. This tie was magnificent, dramatic, unpredictable, thrilling and at times just mad, with 13 goals, VAR checks, a teenager and a veteran 20 years his senior on the scoresheet, a monsoon and lots more in between. So, wish us luck as we attempt to break down the key moments of Inter 4-3 Barcelona. …”
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