Yann Sommer receives a trophy before the final

When the final was perfect, Yann Sommer shot the tears of joy in the eye. The emotions immediately overwhelmed the goalkeeper from Inter Milan. « Incredible! I’m 36 years old, no longer the youngest-and I can play a Champions League final with this team, » said the Swiss, who was stabbed in a memorable semi-final duel with FC Barcelona with outstanding parades. « I couldn’t be happier. » The small trophy for the player of the game sparkled next to him.

Of all things in Munich, where his short intermezzo at FC Bayern 2023 was often pounded on him, summer on May 31, after the Champions League victory. The fact that Inter was in the final for the seventh time after the spectacle in San Siro was not least due to several parades of the long -time Gladbacher in both duels.

Summer’s gloss against Barças Eric Garcia was particularly remembered on Tuesday evening at 2: 1 (57. ‘). « You just run through and try to get a hand on the ball, » said the keeper at Prime Video. He was lucky that Garcia « shoots in my direction » instead of into the empty gate. In such a thrilling semi -finals you need « the little bit of luck ».

In the final against Paris Saint -Germain and FC Arsenal, Inter could get the Henkelpot again for the first time since 2010 – and summer crown his career. First the Nerazzurri led 2-0 against Barça, then 2: 3 behind before saving themselves into the extension – and ultimately prevailing with the support in the San Siro cauldron with 4: 3, 2: 0).

« The power that develops in the stadium is incredible. The team is special, a lot of morality, even in difficult situations, » said Sommer. « There is simply a huge faith in the team. »