Davide Frattesi Dizzy with Delight After Stunning Late Winner Sends Inter Past Barcelona

Inter Star Reveals He “Nearly Had a Blackout” Following Emotional Extra-Time Strike in Champions League Semi-Final Classic

When the dust settles on this Champions League campaign, there’s no doubt which moment will live longest in the memories of Inter fans. It wasn’t just a goal. It was the goal — and Davide Frattesi was the man who delivered it.

With nerves shredded, hearts racing, and the score locked at 3-3 in extra time of a pulsating semi-final second leg against Barcelona, it was the 25-year-old Italian midfielder who emerged as the unlikely hero. His 99th-minute strike wasn’t just a winner. It was the final blow in a heavyweight contest of epic proportions, booking Inter a ticket to the Champions League final and sending the San Siro into absolute pandemonium.

And for Frattesi , the moment hit so hard it almost knocked him out.

A Night to Remember at San Siro

Davide Frattesi

Inter had come into the match with a slender first-leg advantage but were quickly on the front foot, racing into a two-goal lead in Milan. But Barcelona, with their usual flair and fight, hit back with three goals of their own, turning the tie on its head and threatening to ruin Inter’s European dream.

That was until Francesco Acerbi stepped up with a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser, forcing extra time and breathing new life into the Nerazzurri. And then came Frattesi — charging through the box, meeting a loose ball with precision and power, and sending it into the net to make it 4-3 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.

The celebration was wild. The crowd erupted. Frattesi tore away towards the fans, arms outstretched, soaking in the chaos around him. But amid the adrenaline and emotion, he was hit by a dizzying wave that he later admitted almost overwhelmed him completely.

“I was fortunate to see out the game,” Frattesi told reporters with a grin. “I was celebrating so much I was dizzy and nearly had a blackout!”

Fighting Through Pain for Glory

Inter Star Reveals He “Nearly Had a Blackout” Following Emotional Extra-

The midfielder’s goal wasn’t just the story of the night — it was the story of perseverance. Just a day before the match, Frattesi had been struggling with an abdominal strain, putting his involvement in serious doubt. But thanks to the tireless work of Inter’s medical staff, he made it.

“I have to thank the physios,” he added. “Yesterday I had an abdominal strain, so they did incredible work getting me fit for this match.”

His journey to this point has never been about dazzling talent or highlight-reel moments. Frattesi himself put it best:

“I wasn’t blessed with incredible talent, but I am the last to give up and the first to believe. This is a reward for effort and dedication.”

For Inter fans, it was that very spirit — that relentless belief — that carried their side over the line in one of the most thrilling European nights in recent memory.

The Beauty of Football on Full Display

What unfolded at San Siro was more than just football. It was theatre, a drama of the highest order, where momentum swung wildly and tension hung in the air like a storm cloud. Barcelona, ever the great entertainers and never easily beaten, fought back with their own moments of brilliance. But in the end, it was Inter’s resilience that triumphed.

Frattesi’s goal was the exclamation point on a night filled with plot twists. His celebration — and the toll it took — was proof of just how much it all meant.

“I thought after the Bayern Munich game I couldn’t repeat that emotion,” Frattesi reflected, referencing his earlier Champions League heroics this season. “But it was even more incredible tonight. This is the beauty of football.”

It’s hard to disagree. In a sport where the line between glory and heartbreak is razor-thin, this was a moment that reminded fans everywhere why they fell in love with the game in the first place.

What’s Next for Inter?

With a Champions League final now looming on the horizon, Simone Inzaghi’s side will have little time to bask in the afterglow. The Serie A title race is still alive, and Inter trail current leaders Napoli by three points with just a few games to go.

Next up is a tricky away clash against Torino on Sunday — a match that could have major implications for the Scudetto. Managing the physical and emotional fallout from such a dramatic European night will be crucial.

For now, though, Inter’s fans will revel in the madness of that semi-final. And Davide Frattesi? He’ll be remembered not just for the goal, but for the heart he showed to score it.

In a match full of stars, he was the one who shone brightest — even if it left him a little light-headed.