UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan defeated Benfica 5-3 on aggregate to return to the top 4 of the Champions League after 13 years

2023-04-20 09:38

UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan defeated Benfica 5-3 on aggregate to return to the top 4 of the Champions League after 13 years

The second round of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League quarter-final battle is in full swing, with Inter Milan playing against Benfica at home. Although Benfica made unremitting efforts to tie Inter Milan 3-3 in the second round, but with the points from the first round, Inter Milan defeated Benfica 5-3.


First Half

In the 14th minute, Barrera was almost tackled by Alex. The ball rolled to Martinez. Martinez knocked back to Barrera. The latter passed the defender in the penalty area. Barrera scored the goal , Inter Milan scored 1 point.


In the 33rd minute, Dzeko made a cross from the right side of the penalty area and Martinez scored with a header, but he pushed the Benfica player before the goal, so the goal was invalid.


In the 38th minute, Silva made a cross from the right, and Snes scored with a header. Benfica scored 1 point and equalized the score.


Second Half

In the 65th minute, Mkhitaryan made a cross from the left, Dimarco made a cross, Martinez took a shot and the ball successfully entered the net. Inter Milan scored the second point.


In the 78th minute, Dimarco sent a through ball, Correa shot, the ball hit the goal post and rebounded into the net, Inter Milan successfully scored the third point.


In the 86th minute, Alex took a free kick and Antonio scored with a header. Benfica scored the second point.


In the 90th + 5th minute, the Benfica player made a cross from the left side of the penalty area. Muller scored with a low shot and Benfica scored the third point.


At the end of the game, Benfica tied Inter Milan 3-3. It's a pity that they lost to Inter Milan 0-2 in the first round, so the total score was 3-5 and they could not advance to the top 4 of the Champions League. Inter Milan will advance smoothly. This is Inter Milan's final promotion to the top 4 of the Champions League after 13 years, and will face AC Milan in the semi-finals.