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INTER MILAN fans called out to be allowed back into the San Siro after leaving while Barcelona was in the lead, only to miss an astonishing comeback.
Some frustrated supporters left with Inter trailing 3-2 and down 6-5 on aggregate, deep into stoppage time during the Champions League semi-final.
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Despite this, 37-year-old center-back Francesco Acerbi scored his first goal in Europe’s top club competition, sending the match into extra time.
This left the home fans who had just exited feeling regretful for entirely different reasons.
They were spotted anxiously returning to the entrance, while others were seen on camera trying to convince staff to let them back inside.
One female staff member at the door shook her head as a group of fans seemed to plead for assistance.
Substitute Davide Frattesi ultimately netted the decisive goal during the added half-hour.
Inter’s 4-3 victory for the night allowed them to advance to a 7-6 overall win, marking the highest aggregate score ever recorded in a Champions League semi-final.
Barcelona had initially gone down 2-0 in a 3-3 draw in the first leg.
They faced a similar challenge at the San Siro in a remarkable match filled with outstanding attacking play from both sides.
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This time, Lautaro Martinez’s opening goal in the 21st minute and a penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu put Inter ahead 5-3 on aggregate.
However, shortly after the break, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo equalized for Barcelona, with Raphinha giving the Spanish giants a 3-2 lead in the 87th minute.
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This triggered a wave of exits from Inter supporters.
Frattesi then completed an impressive exchange of passes to score the crucial goal in the 99th minute.
This led to more memorable scenes, marked by joyous celebrations both on and off the pitch, a stark contrast to the chaotic activities at the entrances earlier.
Inter will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in the final in Munich on May 31, extinguishing Barcelona’s Treble ambitions.
Many fans expressed minimal sympathy for those who left early and missed the post-match celebrations.
TNT Sports broadcast footage of the supporters trying to return, calling it “crazy.”
TNT commented: “The Italian team equalized in the dying moments, and these fans were unable to return to witness extra time!”
One viewer remarked: “Well done. A true passionate fan of your club never leaves the stadium before the final whistle, no matter the score; you must believe until the end.”
Another added: “What they will regret about missing this historic moment at the stadium is no small matter.”
A third person said: “Well done, stay until the final whistle, for goodness’ sake.”
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