The replacement of winger Goran Pandev - apparently injured - with defender Christian Chivu in the Inter line-up minutes before kick-off caught everyone by surprise, while the visitors' high-pressure tactics and gamesmanship continually frustrated the hosts. 28 Apr 10 | 
20 Apr 10 |  The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Amid all of the drama, the football was enthralling, if a little light on goalscoring chances. Europe The Brazilian, already on a booking, did indeed raise a hand when defending the ball and he certainly made contact with Busquets' face as he did so, but a straight red card appeared a harsh decision. Protecting a first-leg 3-1 lead, Inter were forced to play more than an hour a man short after Thiago Motta saw red for a hand-off on Sergio Busquets. Europe Still, with six minutes of normal time remaining, Barcelona broke the Italians' backline for virtually the first time as Pique, arguably offside, collected Xavi's pass, turned inside defender Ivan Cordoba's challenge and slid home for a goal of which Messi himself would have been proud. Barcelona's efforts to become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy, meanwhile, ended in frustration in the face of a sensationally stoic defensive show from the Italians. By Sam Lyon Live text and data provided by The Press Association. see also Emotions and tensions were expected before kick-off to run high, but even for a Champions League semi-final this match surpassed expectations.An extraordinarily vocal 98,000 Nou Camp played their part, while Mourinho - so often the pantomime villain - riled the Barcelona faithful and staff alike as a constant and vocal presence on the sidelines. Jose Mourinho, left, celebrates with Inter Milan team manager Gabriele Oriali The second period was even more one-sided in terms of possession, with almost the entire half played in Inter's defensive third. related internet links: Motta's reaction following the dismissal, man-handling Busquets in protest, only fanned the flames of a high-octane encounter.

28 Apr 10 |  Europe The home supporters' unbridled joy at what would have proven a tie-winning goal was short-lived, though, as the referee had given a handball against Yaya Toure in the build-up long before. 28 Apr 10 |  27 Apr 10 | 

But, more than that, controversy stalked the match regularly, even before Bojan's late strike was ruled out. Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan produced a defensive masterclass to reach the Champions League final at the expense of holders Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Mourinho's reaction at the final whistle said it all as he sprinted around the Nou Camp pitch with his hands aloft, a pointed salute to the Barca supporters and media critics who had labelled him "The Translator" in mocking tribute to his time at the club in the 1990s. The Italian giants will now face Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu on 22 May as Mourinho attempts to lead them to European football's top prize for the first time in more than 40 years.