Nicolo Barella, Lukaku Scores As Inter Milan Beat Benefica 2-0 In Champions League Quarter Final

Despite struggling for form recently, Inter Milan produced a professional and patient performance when it mattered most, showcasing their clinical finishing. Prior to this game, they had only scored two goals in their previous five games across all competitions. However, they managed to match that tally in Lisbon with precise and ruthless finishing.

Throughout the game, Benfica failed to create any clear chances and struggled to contain Inter Milan’s high-pressing game. Even when they tried to get striker Goncalo Ramos involved, they were thwarted by Inter Milan’s disciplined defense.

The victory gives Inter Milan a solid chance of setting up an all-Italian semi-final against either Napoli or city rivals AC Milan. Although Benfica will be eager to make amends in the second leg, they will have to put in a much-improved performance to have any chance of overturning the deficit.

Inter Milan will host Benfica on Wednesday, April 19 at the San Siro for the second leg, and based on their impressive showing in Lisbon, they will be firm favorites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League.