Match report

Inter Draws 3-3 With Benfica in UEFA Champions League

Inter
Inter
3–3
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Apr 19, 2023

Inter managed to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Benfica in a highly competitive UEFA Champions League match. The game was marked by intense play from both sides with key contributions from N. Barella, L. Martinez, and J. Correa for Inter, while F. Aursnes, António Silva, and P. Musa were pivotal for Benfica.

Key Facts

  • • Inter scored first through N. Barella at 14 minutes with an assist from L. Martinez.
  • • Benfica equalized in the 38th minute via F. Aursnes, assisted by Rafa Silva.
  • • L. Martinez put Inter ahead again in the 65th minute, aided by F. Dimarco’s pass.
  • • J. Correa extended Inter's lead to 3-1 with a goal at 78 minutes, with another assist from F. Dimarco.
  • • Benfica staged a comeback with goals by António Silva (86th minute) and P. Musa in stoppage time.

Lineups

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

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

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 2 Gilberto (D)
  • 66 António Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (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
  • 87 João Neves
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 23 M. Ristić
  • 91 Morato
  • 73 C. Ndour
  • 75 André Gomes
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 19 C. Tengstedt
  • 4 Lucas Veríssimo

Timeline

  1. Inter
    14' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Barella · Assist: L. Martinez
  2. Benfica
    38' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Aursnes · Assist: Rafa Silva
  3. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gilberto · On: David Neres
  4. Benfica
    49' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Rafa Silva

    Foul

  5. Inter
    65' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: F. Dimarco
  6. Benfica
    74' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Ramos · On: G. Guedes
  7. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: R. Lukaku
  8. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Barella · On: H. Calhanoglu
  9. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Martinez · On: J. Correa
  10. Inter
    78' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Correa · Assist: F. Dimarco
  11. Benfica
    80' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: J. Neves
  12. Inter
    80' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bastoni · On: D. D'Ambrosio
  13. Benfica
    80' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chiquinho · On: P. Musa
  14. Benfica
    81' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    P. Musa

    Foul

  15. Benfica
    86' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    António Silva · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  16. Benfica
    89' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: João Mário · On: Andreas Schjelderup
  17. Benfica
    90'+5 Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    David Neres

    Argument

  18. Benfica
    90'+5 Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Musa

Match Stats

Stat Inter Benfica
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 428 646
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.20 0.68
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 335 549
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Barella’s early goal in the 14th minute set Inter on course for victory, only to be thwarted by Benfica's determined comeback.
  • ▸ The introduction of J. Correa as a substitute played a crucial role in Inter's scoring the third goal, solidifying their lead momentarily.
  • ▸ Benfica’s late surge, with goals from António Silva and P. Musa, epitomized the team’s resilience and ultimately resulted in a dramatic draw.