Inter Milan vs Barcelona - How top Nigerian artists react to mouth-watering UCL semifinal clash
Both teams put on a show at the San Siro last night, with Inter Milan having the last laugh and qualifying for the final of the Champions League.
The first leg produced a thrilling 2-2 draw in Spain and the second leg in San Siro was a game of pure masterclass football that ended in a 4-3 victory for Inter.
Barcelona came from two goals down in the first half to take a 3-2 lead in the second half, but Inter equalised in injury time before finishing off the game in extra time to demoralise the Spanish side.
Nigerian artists' reactions
The Nigerian football scene was lively, with numerous musicians sharing their thoughts on what was likely the most captivating football match of the season.
Gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey wrote on his X account, “A Barca /Arsenal final won’t be bad sha… 😌🤷♂️
A Barca /Arsenal final won’t be bad sha… 😌🤷♂️
— Nathaniel Bassey (@nathanielblow) May 6, 2025
Davido recounted his personal exposure to the intense emotional rollercoaster of high-stakes football matches. He wrote on X, “Football ehn fit give person BP … I remember when CR7 personally invite me come watch match for Old trafford then couple years ago.
“He don book dinner ALL! Party chillin etc …. Nah so dem go lose match .. BABA VEX GO HOUSE .. since that day I still never forgive Maguire 😂😂”
Football ehn fit give person BP … I remember when CR7 personally invite me come watch match for Old trafford then couple years ago … He don book dinner ALL! Party chillin etc …. Nah so dem go lose match .. BABA VEX GO HOUSE .. since that day I still never forgive Maguire 😂😂
— Davido (@davido) May 6, 2025
Afrobeat artist, Adekunle Gold, hopes for a similar spectacle to last night's as he predicts Paris Saint-Germain will defeat Arsenal this evening. He wrote on X, “One Job tomorrow @PSG_English, Amen?”
One Job tomorrow @PSG_English Amen?
— BIG FISH 🦈 (@adekunleGOLD) May 6, 2025
As it stands, Inter Milan are in the final of the UCL and will await the winner between Arsenal and PSG on Wednesday night.