Inter Milan 3-3 Benfica (Agg: 5-3): Inter set up AC Milan derby clash in Champions League semi-finals

Inter Milan drew 3-3 with Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final to advance 5-3 on aggregate and set up a derby clash with AC Milan in the semi-finals. As expected, Benfica started the match on the front foot as they looked to overturn the 2-0 deficit. Ad Inter took the lead after 14 minutes thanks to a superb finish from Nicolo Barella.

The 26-year-old found space in the penalty area before cutting onto his left foot and unleashing a curling effort into the top corner. The goal put Inter 3-0 up on aggregate and firmly in the driving seat to reach the semi-finals. Champions LeagueBarella and Lukaku on target as Inter overcome Benfica11/04/2023 AT 18:22 Roger Schmidt's side found an equaliser seven minutes before half-time when Rafa Silva fired in a brilliant cross and Fredrik Aursnes was on hand to power a bullet header past Andre Onana.

Buoyed by their strong end to the first half Benfica emerged for the second period with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. They put Inter under pressure for the first 15 minutes but without creating any clear-cut opportunities. Inter killed the tie off in the 65th minute when Federico Dimarco put the ball on a plate for Lautaro Martinez who was there to tap home and score his first Champions League goal since October.

The goal was no less than Martinez deserved after a terrific performance leading the line for his side. Joaquin Correa scored just minutes after coming on, the 28-year-old dropping his shoulder to go past Nicolas Otamendi before firing an effort past Odysseas Vlachodimos and into the bottom corner. Champions League fixtures / results Champions League top scorers Benfica grabbed two late consolations with Antonio Silva heading home from Alejandro