Yann Sommer Celebrates Champions League Final Berth After Dramatic Victory

Emotional Night for Inter Milan Goalkeeper

Former Bundesliga goalkeeper Yann Sommer is filled with anticipation for the Champions League final following an unforgettable football night. „I couldn’t be happier,“ said the Inter Milan keeper after the dramatic 4-3 victory in the semifinal return match against FC Barcelona, where he was named Man of the Match.

„Tears came to my eyes right after the final whistle,“ Sommer shared with Amazon Prime. At 36 years old, he acknowledges he is not the youngest player anymore. Now, he finds himself heading to the final of Europe’s premier club competition at his former workplace in Munich. He and his teammates have invested significantly „for this moment, for this game,“ said the former goalkeeper of Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Bayern. Their opponent on May 31 will be either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal.

Excitement at San Siro

Sommer described the match against Barcelona as „once again an incredible game.“ Following the 3-3 draw in the first leg, Inter found themselves ahead 2-0, then trailing 2-3, before ultimately forcing extra time, where substitute Davide Frattesi scored the decisive goal.

„We were almost out,“ Sommer noted. He emphasized the immense belief within the team and the atmosphere at the historic San Siro stadium. „The power that develops in this stadium gives us an extreme boost,“ explained the long-time Swiss national goalkeeper, who made several impressive saves, including a world-class stop against Eric Garcia in the 57th minute.