[PT2021] Inter Milan Take 2-0 Champions League Lead At Benfica

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Inter Milan took control of their Champions League quarter-final tie
against Benfica, taking a commanding 2-0 lead at Estadio da Luz.
Second-half goals from Nicolo Barella and substitute Romelu Lukaku helped
the Nerazzurri secure victory and advance to the next round.

Belgian striker The Belgian forward came off the bench and converted a
penalty for Inter to take an early lead. It was his seventh goal of the
season.

Barella’s goal

Inter made history on April 19th by taking a major step toward their
first-leg CL semi-final since 2010 with goals from Nicolo Barella and
Romelu Lukaku in the second half. The victory set up an exciting match in
Italy on April 19th that will decide the victor of this quarterfinal series.

In the second half, Barella scored with a deft header after receiving an
exquisite cross from Bastoni. This goal proved crucial for Juventus as they
overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit.

Meanwhile, Lukaku added to his hat trick total with an 82nd minute penalty
after video review determined Joao Mario had handled the ball inside the
box. That goal gave Inter a two-goal advantage they must maintain to
advance in the round of 16s.

Benfica had several good chances, including Rafa Silva's effort that was
blocked by Andre Onana and Goncalo Ramos' last-minute shot that was also
kept out by Onana. Despite these setbacks, the Eagles stayed in the game
and worked hard to keep their hopes alive.


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Substitute Lukaku’s penalty

Inter Milan took a commanding 2-0 lead against Benfica in the Champions
League quarter-finals with an emphatic 2-0 win at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday
evening, marking Simone Inzaghi's team's first win in seven games and
handing them their first defeat against the Primeira Liga leaders.

Romelu Lukaku scored a penalty to give Italy a commanding lead in the tie,
sending the ball past Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos to prove some
critics wrong about his recent form.

Inter's first penalty came after Belgian international Thomas Delaney was
booked for a handball by Joao Mario with the home side trailing 1-0.

Barella's header gave Inter the lead after halftime as he headed home
Alessandro Bastoni's cross. A second goal from substitute Lukaku, who has
an impressive record from the spot, gave Inter a commanding lead in this
quarterfinal.


Benfica’s goalkeeper Onana’s save

On Tuesday night, Simone Inzaghi's Inter side secured a convincing 2-0
victory at Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final
tie. Nicolo Barella headed home Alessandro Bastoni's cross in the 51st
minute to put Inter on track for their first last-four appearance since
2010.

Simone Inzaghi's Nerazzurri are in a strong position to advance to an
all-Italian semi-final. After beating FC Porto 1-0 on aggregate in their
two-legged matchup, they will face either reigning Serie A leaders Napoli
or AC Milan should they prevail.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana was pleased with how his team played on the
Portuguese pitch, particularly in the second half. Nonetheless, the
Cameroonian stopper acknowledged that their job wasn't yet done.


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Final score

Following six consecutive losses across all competitions, Inter Milan
returned to winning when it mattered most and defeated Benfica 2-0 in the
Champions League quarter-final first leg. Second-half goals from Nicolo
Barella and substitute Romelu Lukaku gave Inter a commanding lead and an
important advantage they can take back home for the return match next week.

In the 51st minute, Inter took the lead when Barella pounced on Alessandro
Bastoni's cross to head home. It marked their first goal against Benfica
this season and provided a much needed response to their loss to Porto last
weekend.

Inter then took control of the game after substituting Mario with Lukaku
and converting a penalty in the 82nd minute after VAR reviewed Benfica's
Joao Mario handball. It was an important moment in the match and another
step towards Inter reaching an all-Italian semifinal against AC Milan or
Napoli.
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