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Inter Milan v SL Benfica LIVE: Lautaro Martinez has put Inter 4-1 up on aggregate

Champions League / Quarter-final
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza / 19.04.2023
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Aggregate score 5-3
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Aaron Barton

Updated 20/04/2023 at 11:20 GMT


41'
GREAT CHALLENGE FROM ACERBI
The Inter defender sticks a foot in to divert a pass as Benfica were looking to build a chance.
39'
A SPARK OF LIFE
That goal has given Benfica a spark, they are back to where they started at the first whistle with a 2 goal deficit to overcome but they look much more energetic and up for it now.
38'
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GOAL - SL BENFICA
A fantastic goal puts Benfica level on the night! Rafa Silva fires in a great cross and Aursnes is on hand with a bullet header past Onana.
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37'
FREE KICK TO BENFICA
Joao Mario is fouled by Lautaro Martinez and Benfica have a free kick.
35'
LACK OF COMMUNICATION
Alex Grimaldo plays a pass to the right expecting either Florentino or Gilberto to be there but the ball runs out of play. That pretty much sums up Benfica so far tonight.
33'
CORNER TO BENFICA
Inter clear the ball before it reaches Grimaldo and they have a corner.
32'
FOUL - NO GOAL
Lautaro Martinez pushes Gilberto in the back before heading home but a free kick is given.
29'
GRIMALDO'S EFFORT IS SAVED!
Alejandro Grimaldo fires a good effort from the free kick but Onana watched it all the way and saves it.
28'
FREE KICK TO BENFICA
Joao Mario is wiped out by Mkhitaryan and Benfica have a free kick.
26'
OVER THE BAR
The ball is fizzed in and Dzeko can only divert his header over the crossbar.
25'
CORNER TO INTER
Dimarco fires in a cross from the left-hand side and it deflects off Gilberto for an Inter corner.
23'
A DANGEROUS MOMENT
Benfica play a couple of intricate passes in and around the penalty area but it's dealt with by Dimarco. It's better from the visitors.
19'
THE PERFECT POSITION
Inter have Benfica exactly where they want them. 3-0 up on aggregate, defending comfortably and looking to hit Benfica on the break at every opportunity.
16'
POOR DEFENDING FROM BENFICA
Roger Schmidt's side have not looked assured in defence tonight. On several occasions players have wildly slid in and missed challenges, they look all over the place.
14'
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GOAL - INTER
Inter take the lead in Milan! Nico Barella cuts back inside in the box before bending an effort into the top corner.
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13'
A POOR TOUCH
Rafa Silva switches a good ball over to the right to Gilberto in space but the Brazilian takes a poor touch and Dzeko comes away with the ball.
12'
THE PATTERN IS SET
The game is already set into how it will play out for the remainder. Inter are happy for Benfica to have the ball in safe areas. The hosts won't be taking too many risks tonight and will hope they can grab a goal on the counter.
10'
A SWITCH OF PLAY
Joao Mario plays a great ball over to Grimaldo on the left who finds Aursnes but nothing comes from his final ball.
8'
LOSING THE BALL
Several Benfica players have lost the ball and allowed Inter to spring forward on the break. Schmidt's side will have to take better care of the ball tonight if they want to go through.
6'
ALMOST FOR INTER!
Inter find space on the break and Lautaro has Dimarco to his left but his pass is overhit and Benfica recover. That is a let off for Benfica who were wide open at the back.
4'
SLOWING IT DOWN
Denzel Dumfries takes an age to take his throw in and it looks as though Inter are already trying to slow the game down inside five minutes.