Davide Frattesi delivered the decisive blow in one of the wildest UEFA Champions League semifinals in recent memory, scoring in extra time to lift Inter Milan past Barcelona 4-3 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate at a raucous San Siro on Tuesday.

The match had all the drama fans could hope for, six goals, shifting momentum, and comebacks that defied belief. For the second straight week, the two European giants split six goals, and once again, Barcelona clawed back from a two-goal deficit. At various moments, both sides looked doomed, only to summon the strength for a furious response.

But it was Frattesi, in the 116th minute, who brought finality to the madness. The Italian midfielder ghosted into the box and met a cross with clinical precision, sealing Inter’s passage to the final and sparking euphoric celebrations in the blue-and-black half of Milan.

Neutral viewers, surely exhausted by the emotional rollercoaster, could finally exhale when the final whistle blew.

This win marks the second time in three years that Simone Inzaghi’s men have reached the final. They fell narrowly to Manchester City in 2023, but this time, belief runs deeper. Inter will now await the winner of Wednesday’s other semifinal between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. PSG holds a slim 1-0 advantage thanks to Ousmane Dembélé’s first-leg strike.

Regardless of the opponent, Inzaghi might be wise to prioritize defensive solidity. As exhilarating as these high-scoring affairs have been, conceding three goals per game isn’t a recipe for long-term success.

Still, for now, Inter fans can revel in a night of unforgettable drama, a game that will be talked about for years—and a shot at European glory on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.