In the reverse match of the Champions League quarter-finals, Swiss goalkeeper Jan Sommer proved himself to be an insurmountable wall, withstanding unrelenting attacks from the Spaniards. This showdown ended in a victory for the Milanese with a score of 4-3 (in aggregate 7-6 across both games), depriving the Catalans of the opportunity to reach the final, which they hadn’t attended in over 10 years.
Sommer stood out uniquely before the Barcelona attackers, making 10 decisive saves, including one in the last minute of the match when Aminu Jamala was about to score. Jamala's game was critical, as many expected he would clinch victory on his shoulders.
The match statistics speak for themselves - Barcelona dominated, holding 72% possession of the ball and completing 772 accurate passes with an efficiency of 86%, while Inter managed only 313 passes with an accuracy of just 65%. Fouls were also in favor of the Spaniards (7 to 5), and Barcelona struck the goalposts 22 times, 10 of which were shots on target, while Inter only managed to hit the target 13 times.
Sommer, with his calmness and stability, thwarted all of Barcelona's attempts and countered Jamala's strikes and his team's momentum moments of frustration for the fans, reminding that a key save was vital in crucial matches.
Sommer finished the game with a rating of 8.1, making amazing saves, including one that brought tears to Jamala, who, despite his astonishing football skills, was overshadowed by the Swiss goalkeeper. Sommer led his team to the Champions League finals for the second time in the last three seasons and certainly did not disappoint the viewers.
