Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan has reached the UEFA Champions League final for the second time in three years after a thrilling 7-6 aggregate win over Barcelona, validating Pep Guardiola’s prediction.
A Prophecy Fulfilled
Guardiola’s words came after his Manchester City side beat Inter Milan in the 2023 Champions League final, with Rodri scoring the only goal.
The Spaniard’s statement was prophetic: “I want to tell Inzaghi that what he feels now, we felt two years ago. He has to think that he coaches the second-best team in Europe, so a great team. He will be back in a final.”
Even after the first leg against Barcelona ended 3-3, Guardiola warned the Catalan side: “Inter have proven once again, like when we beat them in the Champions League final, what an incredible team they are. Inzaghi is an amazing coach.”
Road to the Final
The Italian side outlasted Barcelona in a dramatic second leg at the Giuseppe Meazza, securing their spot in the final.
Inter Milan will now face the winner of the other semifinal between PSG and Arsenal.
The showdown is set for May 31, 2025, in Munich, a venue where Inter Milan has already impressed this season by eliminating Bayern Munich.