Inter 4–3 Barcelona (AET): Champions League Semi-Final xG, Tactics & Player Ratings

May 8

Summary

Score: Inter 4–3 Barcelona (Aggregate: 7–6)
Date: May 6, 2025
Competition: UEFA Champions League – Semi-Final (2nd Leg)
Formations: Inter 3–5–2 | Barcelona 4–2–3–1
Match Time: 136 mins
Active Play: 71 mins
xG: Inter 1.9 – 3.3 Barcelona
xT: Inter 1.7 – 2.4 Barcelona

Inter vs Barcelona: Game Summary & Match Stats

Inter vs Barcelona Champions League semi-final second leg stats: xG, xT, shotmap, and over-time graphs comparing match performance."

Lineups and top three player ratings from Inter vs Barcelona: Inter’s 3–5–2 and Barcelona’s 4–2–3–1 formations with match duration and active play time.

Analysis: Inter – Barcelona

One of the wildest Champions League nights in recent memory saw Inter emerge as finalists after edging Barcelona 4–3 in extra time, following a 3–3 draw in the first leg. Despite being outperformed in several metrics, Inter found timely goals and a bit of luck when it mattered.

Barcelona dominated possession and racked up more than double the xG, but clinical finishing and resilience from Inter kept them alive until a late winner in extra time sent San Siro into chaos.

xG Timeline

Barcelona’s expected goals steadily climbed, especially around their second-half push and extra time. Inter’s xG had big bursts with limited chances, capitalizing on them efficiently — especially in the final phase.

xT Timeline

Barcelona generated more sustained threat throughout the match, but Inter spiked in key moments. The overtime shift in xT underscores Inter’s late push and decisive winner.

Shotmap

Barcelona’s attempts clustered heavily around the penalty area, while Inter’s were fewer but highly opportunistic. Notably, Inter’s 4 goals came from just 13 total shots.

Possession & Passing

Barcelona held 75% possession with 841 passes (91% accuracy), showing dominance in buildup. Inter completed just 357 passes but were sharper in transition and final third runs.

Player Ratings

Raphinha – Barcelona – 8.7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lamine Yamal – Barcelona – 8.3 ⭐️⭐️

Dani Olmo – Barcelona– 8.2 ⭐️

Final Thoughts

Barcelona will rue the missed chances and their dominance on paper. This was a game they controlled but couldn’t kill off. Inter showed remarkable composure under pressure, scoring at crucial moments and ultimately booking a dramatic place in the final. A modern Champions League classic.

Luca Sciacca