Inter Milan Edge Bayern Munich in Champions League Thriller to Reach Semis

Nerazzurri Hold Nerve in 2-2 San Siro Draw to Seal 4-3 Aggregate Win and Set Up Barcelona Clash

Inter Milan survived a fierce Bayern Munich fightback to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals, drawing 2-2 in a pulsating second leg at the San Siro to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

With history on their side—having never lost a European knockout tie after winning the first leg away—Simone Inzaghi’s side weathered a Bayern storm to keep their treble dreams alive.

Vincent Kompany’s injury-hit visitors started aggressively, with veteran Thomas Müller and Michael Olise testing Inter’s defense early. A heroic sliding tackle from Alessandro Bastoni denied Olise a clear chance, while Inter threatened through Federico Dimarco and a waylong Hakan Çalhanoğlu effort.

Bayern’s pressure nearly paid off before halftime, but Yann Sommer’s sharp saves preserved Inter’s remarkable defensive record—just one first-half goal conceded in this season’s Champions League. That resilience lasted only minutes after the break, however, as Harry Kane—silent until then—unleashed a vicious strike into the far corner to stun the San Siro.

But Inter responded in stunning fashion. Just as in Munich, they struck back immediately, with Lautaro Martínez smashing home from close range after a corner scramble—becoming the first Inter player to score in five straight UCL matches. The roar inside the stadium grew even louder when ex-Bayern man Benjamin Pavard outjumped Kim Min-jae to thump a header past Manuel Neuer’s replacement, Daniel Peretz.

Eric Dier’s heroic goal-line clearance and a bizarre looping header—sneaking in from a near-impossible angle—gave Bayern late hope, but Inter’s defense stood firm in a frantic finale. The Nerazzurri extended their unbeaten home run in the competition to 15 games, the longest active streak in the Champions League.

Now, the 2010 champions face Barcelona for a shot at their first final in over a decade. For Bayern and Kane, another trophyless season looms—though Bundesliga redemption remains within reach.

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