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Hakan Calhanoglu was a key player for Inter Milan, scoring an important penalty. He now has four Champions League goals and two assists. His team knocked out Barcelona in an exciting semi-final.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Inter Milan won 4-3 after extra time against Barcelona at San Siro, with a 7-6 total score. Calhanoglu played a big part, scoring a penalty before halftime to give Inter a 2-0 lead. It was his third penalty goal in the Champions League this season, and his fourth overall. Calhanoglu was substituted after 78 minutes. Inter won with a late extra-time goal by Davide Frattesi. The Turkish midfielder will appear in his second Champions League final, becoming the first player from Turkey to do so twice.
SEASON SO FAR: INTER AND CALHANOGLU
Calhanoglu has been consistently excellent during Inter’s remarkable season. He has four Champions League goals and two assists, and he has contributed a goal in all but one of his five knockout stage starts. Inter Milan have dominated in domestic play, securing the Serie A title already, and have been in excellent form across all competitions. Their run to the Champions League final has featured outstanding wins and gritty displays, setting them up for their biggest game of the season.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Inter Milan will play the winner of Wednesday’s semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in the final. The Champions League showdown is the biggest test for Simone Inzaghi’s team, who will aim for European success in addition to their domestic championship. Calhanoglu will be one of their key players, and fans will be hopeful that he continues to produce in big moments. Inter’s next match is the Serie A finale against Verona, but their league title is already clinched, allowing them to focus on the Champions League final.
