As it happened: Benfica hand Inter advantage as they fall to a 0-2 defeat in Champions League quarter final first-leg

Inter Milan get first-leg advantage over Benfica in Champions League quarter-finals.

As it happened: Benfica hand Inter advantage as they fall to a 0-2 defeat in Champions League quarter final first-leg

David Ben 19:47 - 11.04.2023

Benfica have been left with all to do in the second leg following their defeat against Inter in the 2022/23 Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie

  • SL BENFICA 0-2 INTER (FULL TIME THOUGHTS)
  • Benfica underwhelmed in every area today and Roger Schmidt's side now have a mountain to climb if they want that semi final spot. #UCL
  • Inter Milan were clinical when they had the chance and look like they might make it to the semis. #UCL
  • Benfica would definitely need to be tactically perfect in the second leg at the San Siro but Simone Inzaghi should be well aware that his side cannot relent despite their victory at the Estadio da Luz. #UCL
  • Regardless of the scoreline, this was a boring match and failed to deliver as expected. #UCL
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  • FULL TIME!! BENFICA 0-2 INTER. #UCL
  • 90' 0-2: There will be four minutes of added time here. #UCL
  • 88' 0-2: Benfica have pretty much lost this contest despite coming into this fixture as the slight favourites. Two minutes until stoppage time. A goal from the hosts would no doubt do their hopes a world of good #UCL
  • 82' GOAL!! 0-2 INTER: Romelu Lukaku makes no mistake from the spot to double Inter's lead. #UCL
  • 80' 0-1: VAR- Uh oh Inter could have a penalty here. #UCL
  • 69' 0-1: Benfica still trail here, but they need to score as we approach the final 20 minutes of normal time. #UCL
  • 64' 0-1: Inter have made three changes while Benfica have brought on David Neres. #UCL
  • 57' 0-1: Rafa Silva (Benfica) wastes a golden opportunity inside the box by shooting straight into the back of an opponent when the goal was at his mercy. #UCL
  • 51' GOAL!! BENFICA 0-1 INTER: Nicolo Barella heads home to open the scoring for Inter vs Benfica. Their first attempt on target in the game ends up inthe back of the net. #UCL
  • 50' 0-0: Marcelo Brozovic sees yellow for a rash challenge on Rafa Silva. Still goalless though. #UCL
  • 47' 0-0: Benfica have begun this second half with more urgency. #UCL
  • SECOND HALF! Underway as Inter kick things off for us from right to left. Benfica 0-0 Inter. #UCL
  • HALF TIME at the Estadio da Luz. BENFICA 0-0 INTER #UCL
Benfica vs Inter: Champions League LIVE
Benfica vs Inter: Champions League LIVE
  • 42' 0-0: Three minutes until the 45, and this game has largely been short of exciting. Both sides perhaps showing each other too much respect. Onana has only had to make one save so far in the opening half for Inter. #UCL
  • 37' 0-0: Approaching the 40th-minute mark and no goals still to report yet. Benfica have had 5 shots so far with 1 on target, while Inter have had 2 shots, none on target. #UCL
  • 30' 0-0: Still a tight contest at the Estadio da Luz. Who will break the deadlock here? #UCL
  • AROUND THE GROUNDS
  • Meanwhile, Man City haVE opened the scoring against Bayern Munich, Rodri with a stunner! It's 1-0 to the Cityzens at the Etihad. You can get the details of that goal in the link above.
  • 25' 0-0: Francesco Acerbi (Inter) hammers the ball from far out, but it was always rising. Still goalless here. #UCL
  • 22' 0-0: Yellow card to Benfica's young defender Antonio Silva. He should be very careful now. It's still early in the game. #UCL
  • 19' 0-0: Joao Mario (Benfica) finds free space in the penalty box and sends in a first-time shot, but it's wide. The hosts really going fo the opener now. #UCL
  • 16' 0-0: CHANCE! Rafa Silva (Benfica) had a golden opportunity. He volleyed from range towards the left side of the goal, but Andre Onana was alert and made an amazing save! #UCL
  • 15' 0-0: Both sides have registered one shot each, but not anywhere near the target. #UCL
  • 11' 0-0: Benfica don't look so comfortable at the back without Nicolas Otamendi. Inter are finding spaces but haven't shown any real threat. #UCL
  • 10' 0-0: Opening 10 minutes gone, no goals to report yet in any of the match centres. #UCL 
  • 4' 0-0: Benfica have been so impressive in Europe so far this season. Many might call Napoli the dark horse this year, but Roger Schmidt's side are also one to watch out for. #UCL 
  • KICK OFF!! And were underway at the Estadio da Luz. It's Benfica vs Inter! #UCL #GameOn
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  • We are four minutes away from kick off. #UCL
  • Team News is already out, let's see how both teams line up. #UCL
  • However, our feature game tonight is the clash in Portugal where Benfica play hosts to Inter Milan. Two European giants clashing for the ultimate path to glory with regards to European club football. #UCL #BENINT
  • Kick-off for both fixtures is at 20:00 PM WAT. #UCL
  • Benfica host Inter at the Estadio da Luz, while English champions Manchester City welcome German champions Bayern Munich to the Etihad in what promises to be an exciting Champions League night. #UCL
  • The UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Quarter-final round of games kicks off tonight with two interesting fixtures. #UCL
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