In the 2009-10 Champions League semi-finals, Inter Milan faced Barcelona, a clash between Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola, both chasing historical milestones. Inter, seeking their first European Cup final since 1972 and first win since 1965, were underdogs against Barcelona, aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in the Champions League era. The first leg at San Siro saw Inter bounce back from an early Pedro goal, with Wesley Sneijder leveling before the break and Maicon and Diego Milito securing a 3-1 victory. In the second leg at the Nou Camp, Inter played with 10 men for much of the match after Thiago Motta's red card, but held on for a 1-0 win, advancing to the final 4-1 on aggregate. The match is remembered as "the most beautiful defeat of my career" by Mourinho, who celebrated with his players despite the sprinklers being turned on post-match.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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