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

David Ben 21:47 - 11 April 2023

Inter Milan defeated Benfica 0-2 in the Champions League.

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

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

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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

benfica nation it’s over pic.twitter.com/enNi1yJsvs
— vibey 🐙 (@vib9y) April 11, 2023

Bad performance from Benfica.

Bad management from Schmidt.

Slanted officiating.

When you get the first two wrong, the third is the nail in the coffin.
— Adrian Sousa | Rabona TV (@Rabona_TV) April 11, 2023

FT: Benfica 0-2 Inter.

Inter already extremely close to reaching the Semi Final of the Champions League! pic.twitter.com/VuiMIDN5gX
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) April 11, 2023

Alessandro Bastoni vs Benfica:

-1 assist
-4 clearances
-3 tackles
-2 big chances created
-6/11 long balls completed
-5/6 ground duels won
-2 fouls won
-2/3 crosses completed
-1/2 aerial duels won

Absolute gem of a defender. At 23, he’s only going to get better pic.twitter.com/ILqLlr7X8v
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) April 11, 2023

⚽️ Romelu Lukaku is averaging a goal every 28.7 minutes in the Champions League this season #UCL pic.twitter.com/FXwWd0oLC7
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 11, 2023

FT: Benfica 0-2 Inter

xG: 1.67-1.59
Shots: 12-9
Shots on target: 2-4
Big chances: 4-5
Touches in opp. box: 33-11
Possession: 58%-42%

Goals from Barella and Lukaku give the Italian side a first-leg lead. #UCL pic.twitter.com/lVVsf8YgAh
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 11, 2023

Social Media Reactions to follow shortly...

💪💪 TRIUNFAZO 💪💪

0⃣-2⃣ #BenficaInter #ForzaInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/bv5BqTdLpq
— Inter (@Inter_es) April 11, 2023

⏹ Full-time. #SLBFCIM • #UCL pic.twitter.com/OiYcBleJla
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) April 11, 2023

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

RIGHT IN THE BOTTOM CORNER! 🎯#BenficaInter 0-2 (82')#UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/bIanswP6ms
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

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

◉ 🅰️ vs. Barcelona
◉ 🅰️ vs. Viktoria Plzen
◉ 🅰️ vs. Benfica

Alessandro Bastoni has provided more assists than any other Inter player in the #UCL this season. 💪 pic.twitter.com/3jDf431Loc
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 11, 2023

Nerazzurri changes 🔁#BenficaInter 0-1 (63') #UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/s4in7z8Y8X
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

64' 0-1: Inter have made three changes while Benfica have brought on David Neres. #UCL

Nicolo Barella's first goal since October has come at a very good time for Inter! 👏 pic.twitter.com/hOhz7R8WaV
— 90min (@90min_Football) April 11, 2023

⚫️🔵 Advantage Inter!#UCL pic.twitter.com/FPn3Y1pD7R
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 11, 2023

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

Nicolò Barella's first goal since the 29th October gives Inter the lead against Benfica. ⚽#UCL
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 11, 2023

Inter go 1-0 up at Benfica 👀

A brilliant header from Barella stuns the home crowd!

📺 Stream #UCL live: https://t.co/Tg69y0EeUL pic.twitter.com/WRod8TApXg
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) April 11, 2023

Barella heads home Bastoni's cross. We lead! 😍#BenficaInter 0-1 (51') #UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/B6pKZgyGJD
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

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

Back out for the second half. Come on, boys! 💪#BenficaInter 0-0 (46') #UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/jWQXN88hHo
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

Back for the second half!#SLBFCIM • #UCL pic.twitter.com/yoPKFys6Hw
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) April 11, 2023

SECOND HALF! Underway as Inter kick things off for us from right to left. Benfica 0-0 Inter. #UCL

Marcelo Brozovic won 3 tackles in the first half against Benfica, that’s as many as every Benfica player combined.

Work horse. 🐎 pic.twitter.com/faCTlpKOG8
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 11, 2023

HT: Benfica 0-0 Inter

It's all square at the break! 🤝#UCL pic.twitter.com/57bqbjdPuj
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 11, 2023

⏸️ 𝗛𝗧 at Home.#SLBFCIM • #UCL pic.twitter.com/qvKp5MEfBB
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) April 11, 2023

Nothing to separate the sides so far ⏸️#BenficaInter 0-0 (HT) #UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/NmRHtOGOOw
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

HALF TIME at the Estadio da Luz. BENFICA 0-0 INTER #UCL

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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

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Almost an absolute scorcher from Acerbi! 😱#BenficaInter 0-0 (26')#UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/BEZHc2kYWu
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

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

◉ 15:06 - Rafa has a shot on target for Benfica

😄 #UCL https://t.co/Pq7Yqs6Nte
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 11, 2023

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

▶️ We're underway! LET'S GOOOOOO! #SLBFCIM • #UCL pic.twitter.com/9K0VcuVw15
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) April 11, 2023

The ball is rolling! ⚽

FORZA INTER!!! ⚫🔵#ForzaInter #BenficaInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/CCtTJmFXhR
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

KICK OFF!! And were underway at the Estadio da Luz. It's Benfica vs Inter! #UCL #GameOn

✅ Unbeaten in their last 12 European games
✅ Scored 23 goals across this #UCL competition

Benfica are cooking… Inter have got it tough 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AWvmTDisz5
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 11, 2023

It's time to take to the pitch ✨

Are we ready, Interisti? 😤⚫🔵#ForzaInter #BenficaInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/D43OpGerml
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

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We are four minutes away from kick off. #UCL

🚨 TEAM NEWS! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/wg7oAjdyLp
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) April 11, 2023

Our starting XI tonight 💪#ForzaInter #BenficaInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/jBeOBelbTg
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 11, 2023

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