Sommer’s Heroics Keep Inter Milan’s Champions League Dream Alive
Inter Milan and Barcelona met at San Siro yesterday in a thrilling Champions League semi-final, delivering 180 minutes of high-stakes football.
Despite multiple goalscorers making an impact, fans hailed Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer as the standout player for his exceptional saves, which kept his team in contention.
The first leg ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, setting the stage for an intense return fixture.
Inter took the lead with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu, but Barcelona responded through Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha, shifting momentum in their favor.
A late strike from Francesco Acerbi ensured the match went into extra time.
Although Inter Milan conceded six goals across both legs, Sommer’s goalkeeping brilliance stole the spotlight.
As reported by Sport Bible, his most crucial intervention came in the second half, when he denied Garcia his second goal—a moment widely praised by fans as a “save of the season contender.”
With the tie heading into extra time, Sommer’s presence could prove even more vital, especially if the match is settled by penalties.
Across his career, he holds a 17.17% penalty save rate, having stopped 17 out of 99 regular-time penalties, though he has yet to make a penalty save in Champions League play.
As Inter Milan fights for a spot in the final, Sommer remains central to their hopes, with fans anticipating another heroic moment in what has been an electrifying semi-final.
