Comments Inter Milan vs Benfica: Horizontal continues
Benfica, the team that is considered a phenomenon in the 2022/2023 C1 Cup, was decoded by Inter Milan right under the Da Luz dome. Although actively playing closely, the representative of Portuguese football still had to concede 2 goals, while not once protesting successfully.
With a 0-2 loss at home to Benfica, there is very little chance of going on when they have to play a rematch in Italy. In the past, Benfica once made a guest at Giuseppe Meazza, that was in the 2003/2004 Europa League. As a result, they lost with a score of 3-4.
At this time, not only was the morale low, but Benfica was also losing the form that helped them to participate in the round for the 8 best teams on the continent. In the last 3 matches, Benfica lost all, scored only 1 goal, conceded 5 times. Away from home, they have just been knocked out by the team under Chaves with a score of 1-0.
On the opposite side, Inter Milan accepted to let go of the domestic front to put all their mind and energy into the continental arena. This means that coach Simone Inzaghi's students are very energetic and ready to defeat Benfica again.