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Davide Frattesi, who netted the decisive extra-time goal, was the hero as the hosts enjoyed a night to remember in San Siro.
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Inzaghi, speaking after the game, praised his side's achievement to this point and hailed the potential finalists, saying,
“They are two great teams with two great coaches, with players that we know. The Champions League final is going to be a great final, whether Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain.”
He added, “But probably Bayern Munich and Barcelona were the two best teams in Europe [this season]. We need to be proud of what we have done.
"This was an extremely difficult match against an opponent that had an incredibly high level.”