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Lautaro Martinez promised that Inter Milan will do his best to atone for his defeat in the 2023 Champions League final after defeating Barcelona in an epic second half of the semifinals on Tuesday.
Martinez fitted in shape to play in the second stage despite an injury suffered in the 3-3 draw in the first section of Barcelona, and a classic of always was launched with its 21st open minute.
The Hakan Calhanoglu penalty for a half time of the half, apparently put Inter in the command, but a surprising second half saw that Barcelona set up a remarkable recovery mission.
The 87 -minute strike of Raphinha, its 13th goal from the season’s champions league, seemed to have established an incredible tie in favor of a Barça player after Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo had straightened the balance, only for Francesco Acerbi to force the extra time, in which Davide Frattesi doubled a decisive goal to send the 7 to 6 to the 6th.
This goal meant that the link coincided with the record of Liverpool and Rome in 2017-18 for the most scored goals in a two-legged semifinal. Most importantly, Barça’s hopes decreased to step on, and provided Inter the possibility of atone for 1-0 defeat at Manchester City in Istanbul two years ago.
Speaking to Prime Video Sport after the game, Martinez said of his injury: “It was really bad. I was not in a fantastic place.
“It was not 100 percent today and the medical staff worked so hard to get the game to adapt and, luckily, I could play.”
Martinez was part of the city frustrated by the city and added: “We will do what we can, there is only one more step to do, we will do everything we can get Inter Milan at the European football summit.”
Speaking to journalists, Martinez articulated how the disappointment of loss for the city has fueled and Int for the last two years.
“We have been thinking about this from the day after losing the last final,” said the Argentine striker.
“Now we have to regain our energy, finish the season well and know that we have another opportunity to write history.”
Denzel Dumfries scored twice in the first stage, and the Dutchman was again instrumental when he put Martinez’s opening and provided attendance for the actions equalizer.
“Crazy Match again, seven goals today, was incredible,” he told Prime Video Sport.
“We have struggled to the end, very proud of the way we fought today. I am very happy that we are going to the final.”
Dumfries had only recently returned from a thigh injury that kept him out of a month before the tie, making his influence on a remarkable show even more impressive.
“I’m back from the injury, it wasn’t easy to play two games,” he added. “We have to fight all games for the club’s colors. I’m very proud.
“It is (reaching the final) is a fulfillment for everyone, we will win.”
