“It gave us the whole lot. From begin to end final week to this week, the whole lot about this semi-final has been pure leisure,” stated Alan Shearer.

For the second time in six days Inter Milan and Barcelona served up a European basic because the champions of Italy gained 4-3 on the night time – 7-6 on combination – to achieve the Champions League closing.

In a thriller that can be remembered for years to come back, Barca had trailed 2-0 and 3-2 within the first leg in Catalonia earlier than salvaging a 3-3 draw.

On Tuesday in Milan, they had been then 2-0 behind at half-time – 5-3 on combination – earlier than scoring 3 times with out reply.

Raphinha’s 87th-minute strike was the primary time Barca had taken the lead on combination however Francesco Acerbi’s first European purpose on the age of 37 took an completely absorbing tie into additional time, with substitute Davide Frattesi scoring the winner to ship greater than 70,000 Inter followers contained in the San Siro into raptures.

It was the joint highest-scoring Champions League semi-final ever, with the 13 targets equalling the 2018 semi-final when Liverpool additionally defeated Roma 7-6 on combination.

“We did not count on this, did we?” added former England captain Shearer, who was contained in the San Siro for Amazon Prime.

“We anticipated an excellent sport, however this? Thanks Inter Milan, thanks Barcelona for offering us with unbelievable leisure and two nice soccer matches.

“What we now have witnessed has been one thing very particular. It has been a pleasure to be right here.”

Inter will face both Paris St-Germain or Arsenal – who meet within the different semi-final in France on Wednesday (20:00 BST) – after one of many nice trendy classics.

PSG lead 1-0 from the primary leg.