Match report

Inter Defeats Benfica 2-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Benfica
Benfica
0–2
FT
Inter
Inter
Apr 11, 2023

Inter demonstrated dominance in their UEFA Champions League showdown against Benfica, securing a well-deserved 2-0 win. The Nerazzurri took control early with Barella's goal and maintained their lead until Lukaku capitalized on a VAR-assisted penalty late into the match.

Key Facts

  • • Inter secured victory by scoring two goals against Benfica.
  • • Nicolò Barella scored the first goal in the 51st minute, assisted by Alessandro Bastoni.
  • • Romelu Lukaku converted a penalty in the 82nd minute after VAR confirmed the foul.
  • • Edin Dzeko received a yellow card early on for arguing with officials.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 2 Gilberto (D)
  • 66 António Silva (D)
  • 91 Morato (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 61 Florentino (M)
  • 22 Chiquinho (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 88 Gonçalo Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 David Neres
  • 15 Gonçalo Guedes
  • 33 P. Musa
  • 19 C. Tengstedt
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 75 André Gomes
  • 71 João Tomé
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 87 João Neves
  • 73 C. Ndour
  • 4 Lucas Veríssimo
  • 65 Rafael Rodrigues

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 36 M. Darmian (D)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 2 D. Dumfries (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 32 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 Lautaro Martínez (F)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Gosens
  • 90 R. Lukaku
  • 11 J. Correa
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 12 R. Bellanova
  • 1 S. Handanovič
  • 14 K. Asllani
  • 21 A. Cordaz
  • 5 R. Gagliardini
  • 45 V. Carboni
  • 46 M. Zanotti

Timeline

  1. Inter
    ?' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    E. Dzeko

    Argument

  2. Benfica
    22' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    António Silva

    Foul

  3. Inter
    50' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Brozović

    Foul

  4. Inter
    51' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Barella · Assist: A. Bastoni
  5. Inter
    63' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: R. Gosens
  6. Inter
    63' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: R. Lukaku
  7. Inter
    63' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Martinez · On: J. Correa
  8. Benfica
    64' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Florentino · On: David Neres
  9. Inter
    81' Inter Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Dumfries
  10. Inter
    82' Inter Goal · Penalty
    R. Lukaku
  11. Inter
    87' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Dumfries · On: D. D'Ambrosio
  12. Inter
    90'+1 Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bastoni · On: Stefan de Vrij

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Inter
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 605 432
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.79 1.71
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 530 361
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter's first goal by Barella shifted momentum, putting pressure on Benfica to equalize or risk elimination.
  • ▸ Lukaku's penalty confirmed Inter’s control over the match and sealed their victory in this UEFA Champions League encounter.