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Yann Sommer delivered a stellar performance as Inter's goalkeeper in the 2024/25 Champions League semifinals against Barcelona, making crucial saves that kept Inter in contention. Despite conceding six goals over the two matches, Sommer's goalkeeping was instrumental, particularly during the second leg at San Siro where he made seven saves. His standout moments included thwarting Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal multiple times, including a remarkable save in the final moments of the match. Sommer's efforts, coupled with unexpected offensive heroics from teammates like Francesco Acerbi, helped Inter advance to the finals dramatically in extra time. The Swiss goalkeeper, acquired for only €6 million in 2023, demonstrated his value by earning the Player of the Match accolade for his extraordinary display against one of Europe's strongest attacking teams.

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• Yann Sommer's goalkeeping was a key factor in Inter's upset victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals, as he made numerous critical saves to keep the team competitive against a formidable opponent.

• Across the two legs, Sommer conceded six goals but was still one of the standout performers, especially during the second leg at San Siro where he made seven important saves, including a pivotal one against Lamine Yamal.

• Inter advanced to the finals after a dramatic extra-time win, highlighted by Sommer's consistent ability to thwart Barcelona's offensive threats, showcasing his agility and composure under pressure.

• The Swiss international's heroics included denying shots that statistically had high chances of resulting in goals, such as a save against Eric Garcia with a 0.53 xGOT value and stopping Yamal's long-range curler worth 0.34 xGOT.

• Sommer's acquisition for €6 million in 2023 proved to be an excellent investment for Inter, as his performance, culminating in being named Player of the Match, underscored his critical role in the team's success.

• Despite the pressure from Barcelona's aggressive attack, Sommer remained resolute, making a series of breathtaking saves, including during key moments against notable players like Raphinha and Yamal.

• Francesco Acerbi's last-gasp equalizer in regular time and Sommer's continued excellence in extra time were pivotal in Inter's journey to the Champions League final, reflecting the team's collective resilience and strategic brilliance.

• Inter needed heroic performances from the entire lineup to upset Barcelona in the semifinals of the 2024/25 Champions League.

• While the likes of Francesco Acerbi and Davide Frattesi were the unlikely match-winners on the attacking end, Yann Sommer was utterly otherworldly in goal.

• The Switzerland international conceded six goals across the two legs, but he was still one of the star performers across the pair of semifinal matches. He made a host of glittering saves on many of Barcelona's attacking superstars, keeping Inter within reach of the match before they would dramatically qualify for the final in extra-time at the San Siro.

• The Sporting News detailed the best moments for Sommer across the two matches and compiled his overall numbers to show just how incredible he was against one of Europe's most formidable attacking sides.

• MORE: A full minute-by-minute recap of the epic 4-3 Inter win over Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals

• Yann Sommer stats, saves for Inter vs. Barcelona

  All in all, Yann Sommer made seven saves against Barcelona in the second leg at the San Siro.

• His best work came against 17-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal, who took nine total shots, putting five on target that were unable to find a way past the Inter goalkeeper.

• Yann Sommer stats vs. Barcelona

• Category	1st leg	2nd leg	Total
  Shots faced	25	22	47
  Shots on target	11	10	21
  Goals conceded	3	3	6
  Total saves	7	7	14
  Expected goals faced (xG)	2.17	2.74	4.91
  Expected goals on target faced (xGOT)	3.04	3.95	6.99
  Big chances faced	3	6	9
  Big chances saved	2	4	6

  Yann Sommer cost Inter just €6m in 2023.
  
  In tonight's UCL semi-final, the 36-year-old made 7️⃣ saves, won Player of the Match, and made a super save against Lamine Yamal in the final moments of the match.
  
  Talk about a return on your investment. 👏 pic.twitter.com/UPAiXnKe4Z

• — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 6, 2025

  Yann Sommer's best saves vs. Barcelona in second leg

  In the second leg, Yann Sommer was utterly heroic. The Inter goalkeeper made three utterly outrageous saves that stand out above the rest.

• Early in the second half with Inter up 2-1 in the match and 5-4 on aggregate, Sommer stood tall as Eric Garcia wilted under pressure, putting a shot right down the middle of the goal that allowed the Inter goalkeeper to slide acrobatically across his line and make a sensational save on a shot that had a value of 0.53 xGOT, meaning it statistically should result in a goal half the time.

• Then, in the 77th minute, Sommer would crop up again, this time stopping Lamine Yamal who looked to curl the ball with his left foot into the top-left corner from a good 27 yards out, only to be denied by a sensational stop that was worth 0.34 xGOT.

• An 87th-minute save on Raphinha wasn't enough to keep Barcelona from going in front, but once Inter had reached extra-time on Francesco Acerbi's heroic last-gasp equalizer, Sommer was back to his best.

• It was Lamine Yamal again who would rue the form of his opponent, as Sommer dove with maybe the most glittering save of the match, preventing the Barca teen again from seeking the top-left corner with a curler.

• VIDEO: Watch Sommer save vs. Lamine Yamal in USA | Watch in UK