Retired Italian striker Christian Vieri hails the Champions League semi-final between Inter Milan and Barcelona as the best in history.

The Italian champions came on top after two epic legs plus extra time. They have now set up a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the grand finale on May 31.

Both finalists went through gauntlets on their way to Munich. The Parisians started their European campaign on a slow note, before emerging as the Premier League’s ultimate bogeyman.

PSG beat Man City in the group stage, before eliminating Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal on their way to the final.

PSG & Inter Milan Overcame Incredible Challenges To Reach The Champions League Final

Inter also had a rough path, as they had to overcome Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

The Bavarian and Catalan giants were widely considered among the main favourites to lift the prestigious trophy.

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.But regardless of the final’s outcome, the two contests between Inter and Barcelona will be remembered for decades.

Astonishingly, both legs ended with a 3-3 draw after some back-and-forth action. In the end, Davide Frattesi’s extra-time winner tipped the scale in favour of the Italian champions.

In the first leg in Spain, Marcus Thuram’s backheel gave the Nerazzurri the lead with a splendid backheel. Denzel Dumfries also bagged a superb brace. However, Lamine Yamal produced an astonishing display.

In the second leg at San Siro, Barcelona pulled off a sensational comeback from 0-2 to 3-2. However, Francesco Acerbi’s last-gasp equaliser restored the deadlock.

Christian Vieri Hails Inter Milan vs Barcelona As Greatest Semi-Final In Champions League History

For his part, Vieiri believes that this clash is the greatest semi-final in the history of the Champions League, and he insists that many agree with his assessment.

“After the match I did a survey asking everyone: ‘In your opinion, was it the most beautiful semi-final in the history of the Champions League?'” said the former Inter, Milan and Juventus striker during his appearance on Radio TV Serie A via FcInterNews.

“In my opinion, yes. Even going back 25 years, I have never seen such a beautiful first and second leg.”