Inter Goalkeeper Yann Sommer Stars in Champions League Semifinal Win Over Barcelona

Yann Sommer delivered an extraordinary goalkeeping performance in Inter Milan's 2024 Champions League semifinal victory over Barcelona, making 14 crucial saves across both legs despite conceding six goals. His quick footwork and intelligent positioning were pivotal, particularly in key saves against Eric Garcia and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, whose shots he denied multiple times, including during extra time when Inter clung to their aggregate lead. Sommer's ability to prevent expected goals, including a 0.53 xGOT save from Garcia and a 0.3 xGOT save from Yamal, underscored his impact on the match. Although Barcelona generated numerous scoring opportunities, Sommer's resilience was vital for Inter's survival and progression to the final. His performance has been widely recognized as one of the standout individual displays of the tie, earning him the player of the match accolades despite the goals conceded. This heroic display reaffirmed Sommer's reputation following his previous remarkable showing against Bayern Munich in 2022.