Record-Breaking 13-Goal Thriller Sees Inter Milan Edge Barcelona

In a match that will be remembered for ages, Inter Milan edged Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after a pulsating 4-3 extra-time win at San Siro. The result sees Inter book their place in the final following a 13-goal thriller tie that now ranks among the highest-scoring knockout fixtures in the competition’s history.

The first leg ended 3-3 at Camp Nou, and with the second leg mirroring that scoreline after 90 minutes, Francesco Acerbi’s stoppage-time equalizer forced extra time. Substitute Davide Frattesi then sealed the winner to send the San Siro into raptures and eliminate a devastated Barcelona.

According to a curated list shared on the official UEFA Champions League website, the Inter-Barça clash now shares the record for most goals in a knockout tie with two other epic encounters: Liverpool vs Roma (2017/18) and Bayern vs Sporting CP (2008/09).

A Thrilling Encounter
The match was a thrilling encounter that showcased the best of European football. Both teams created scoring opportunities, and the match was marked by dramatic twists and turns. The 13-goal thriller now joins an elite club of Champions League knockout ties with the most goals ever scored. This achievement is a testament to the attacking prowess of both teams and the competitive nature of the Champions League.

Most Goals in a Champions League Knockout Tie
Here is a full list of 18 games with most goals in a UCL knockout tie:

• Most Goals in a Champions League Knockout Tie (13 goals)
  • Inter Milan 7-6 Barcelona (2024/25 Semi-finals)
  • Liverpool 7-6 Roma (2017/18 Semi-finals)
  • Bayern Munich 12-1 Sporting CP (2008/09 Round of 16)
• Other High-Scoring Knockout Ties (12 Goals)
  • Lyon 10-2 Werder Bremen (2004/05)
  • Chelsea 7-5 Liverpool (2008/09)
  • Barcelona 10-2 Bayer Leverkusen (2011/12)

Other notable high-scoring knockout ties include:

• Monaco 6-6 Manchester City (2016/17)
• Arsenal 2-10 Bayern Munich (2016/17)
• Man City 10-2 Schalke (2018/19)
• Atalanta 8-4 Valencia (2019/20)
• Arsenal 9-3 PSV (2024/25)

Legendary Ties
Some other legendary ties that made the list include:

• Real Madrid 6-5 Manchester United (2002/03 Quarter-finals)
• Chelsea 6-5 Bayern Munich (2004/05 Quarter-finals)
• Manchester United 8-3 Roma (2006/07 Quarter-finals)
• Real Madrid 9-2 Schalke (2013/14 Round of 16)
• Bayern Munich 7-4 Porto (2014/15 Quarter-finals)
• Barcelona 6-5 Paris Saint-Germain (2016/17 Round of 16)
• Real Madrid 6-5 Manchester City (2021/22 Semi-finals)

The Inter-Barça clash will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most thrilling encounters in the Champions League. The match showcased the best of European football, and the result will be remembered for ages.