Internazionale vs Benfica – Quarter-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 UEFA Champions League
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THE FACTS
When is Internazionale vs Benfica on and what time does it start? Internazionale vs Benfica will take place on Wednesday 19th April, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Internazionale vs Benfica taking place? Internazionale vs Benfica will take place Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Italy
Where can I get tickets for Internazionale vs Benfica? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Internazionale vs Benfica on in the UK? Internazionale vs Benfica will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Internazionale vs Benfica in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Internazionale vs Benfica live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
INTERNAZIONALE
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Onana; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lukaku, Martínez
UNAVAILABLE: Škriniar (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: De Vrij (Injured)
BENFICA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Gilberto, António Silva, Otamendi, Grimaldo; Florentino, Chiquinho; Aursnes, Rafa Silva, João Mário; Gonçalo Ramos
UNAVAILABLE: Bah (Injured), Draxler (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE LOWDOWN
Inter Milan are set to face Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday at San Siro. Inter Milan currently hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, which puts them in a strong position going into the game. Despite struggling in Serie A, Inter have performed well in knockout competitions this season, and they will also be facing Juventus in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final later this month.
Benfica, on the other hand, suffered a 1-0 defeat to mid-table Chaves in their domestic league over the weekend, which cut their lead at the top of the rankings to just four points. They will be looking to bounce back from that disappointment and overturn the deficit against Inter Milan to progress to the next round of the Champions League.
THE PREDICTION
Benfica were fancied by many to progress from this tie but it now looks like an uphill battle for them as they travel to the San Siro needing to overturn a two-goal deficit. Needing to go on the offensive, they certainly possess the talent to find the net here, but Inter could well expose them on the counter-attack, leading to a game featuring goals at both ends.
