Inter – Benfica

There will be no sensation. The Milan club should delight their fans with a home win

Milan will host the return leg of the Champions League quarter-final on 19 April between Inter and Benfica. The game kicks off on 17 April at 21:00 CET. Inter won the first leg. "The Nerazzurri showed brilliantly in Lisbon, beating the opposition 2-0. Simone Inzaghi's side are now very close to qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals. Can Benfica manage a comeback? The team could pull on the nerves of the Italian club. "The Nerazzurri are hot and cold. While Simone Inzaghi's side are doing extremely well on the European stage, Inter are bursting at the seams in Serie A. On the eve of the return leg against Benfica, the Milan side unexpectedly lost to Monza (0-1). It is worth noting that Inter missed numerous chances. In the second half, the Blues could have scored at least three times (!), but the ball refused to find its way into the Monza net. Inter set a club anti-record. For the first time in the 115 years of the club's existence, the Milanese have suffered three home defeats in a row in Serie A. In total, Inter have already lost 11 matches in the Italian championship 2022/23. Rumours of Inzaghi's imminent retirement have been circulating non-stop amidst such "achievements". However, Simone is being kept in his place thanks to his success in the Champions League. Otherwise he would have been departed long ago. However, he remains optimistic and believes in himself. After 30 Serie A games, Inter are currently sitting in fifth place in the standings. They are two points behind fourth-placed Milan. Before leaving for Milan, Benfica unexpectedly lost to lowly Chaves (0-1). The Portuguese press is full of talk of a crisis for the Eagles. Roger Schmidt's side are blatantly over-praised. At the crucial stage of the season, Benfica are collapsing on all fronts. Until recently, Schmidt's side, who were already shining, failed even against Chaves. Let alone when the Eagles will have to break through Inter's stout defence? There will be no sensation in the upcoming encounter. Inter will delight their fans and reach the semi-finals. We should bet on the Italian club to win with a zero handicap.