Inter Milan and Barcelona served up a Champions League classic on Tuesday night, with the Italian side emerging victorious in a breathtaking 4-3 win after extra time.
The result gave Inter a 7-6 aggregate triumph following last week's equally thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain.
Football fans were left rubbing their eyes in amazement after an incredible 90 minutes at the San Siro.
The match featured stunning goals, late drama and heroics from unlikely sources.
Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 on Tuesday night to reach the Champions League final
What began as a promising night for the hosts turned into a rollercoaster of emotions as Barcelona fought back, only for Inter to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Inter looked in control early on, taking a two-goal lead through Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu.
There was controversy surrounding Martinez's goal, with VAR intervening to award a penalty after he was fouled in the box by Pau Cubarsi.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger furiously disputed the decision.
The game turned dramatically after the break as Barcelona mounted a stunning comeback.
Eric Garcia halved the deficit with a stunning finish minutes into the second half before Dani Olmo made it 2-2 on the night.
With just three minutes remaining, Raphinha thought he'd won it for Barcelona, lashing in after Yann Sommer had saved his initial effort.
But an unlikely hero emerged in the form of 37-year-old Francesco Acerbi.
The veteran defender found himself in Barcelona's box in the 93rd minute.
Denzel Dumfries cut the ball back to Acerbi, who executed a fantastic close-range shot.
It was his first ever European goal, and what a time to score it.
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The dramatic equaliser sent the match into extra time where Davide Frattesi put Inter ahead in extra time, sending the San Siro into absolute pandemonium.
Players and substitutes bundled one another in celebration in the Italian rain.
The goal proved decisive, completing one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent Champions League history.
Fans were left stunned by the spectacle, with many declaring it one of the greatest Champions League ties of all time.
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"This is the best champions league game of all time mannnn WHAT A GAME!" wrote one supporter.
Another claimed: "We are witnessing the greatest Champions League semi-final of all time."
"This Inter vs Barcelona game has got to be the best champions league tie of the decade, unreal football," added a third.
