Match Analysis: Benfica vs Inter
Benfica vs Inter ended 0-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Inter beat Benfica 2-0.
Goals: N. Barella (Inter, 51'), R. Lukaku (Inter, 82').
Benfica had 58% possession to Inter's 42%, with 12.00 shots to 9.00.
A. Bastoni (Inter) was the standout performer, rated 8.0.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Edin DžekoYellow Card
InterAntónio SilvaYellow Card
BenficaMarcelo BrozovićYellow Card
InterN. BarellaA. Bastoni
InterOut: F. DimarcoIn: R. Gosens
InterOut: E. DžekoIn: R. Lukaku
InterOut: Lautaro MartínezIn: J. Correa
InterOut: FlorentinoIn: David Neres
BenficaDenzel DumfriesPenalty confirmed
InterR. LukakuPenalty
InterOut: D. DumfriesIn: D. D'Ambrosio
InterOut: A. BastoniIn: S. de Vrij
InterTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BenficaStatistic
Inter
58%
Possession
42%
12
Total Shots
9
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Blocked Shots
2
10
Shots Inside Box
6
2
Shots Outside Box
3
4
Corners
6
1
Offsides
1
11
Fouls
9
1
Yellow Cards
2
605
Total Passes
432
530
Accurate Passes
361
2
Goalkeeper Saves
2
1.79
Expected Goals (xG)
1.71
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Benfica
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: R. Schmidt
Starting XI
- 2GilbertoD
- 3Álex GrimaldoD
- 8F. AursnesM
- 20João MárioM
- 22ChiquinhoM
- 27RafaM
- 61FlorentinoM
- 66António SilvaD
- 88Gonçalo RamosF
- 91MoratoD
- 99O. VlachodimosG
Substitutes (12)
Inter
Formation 3-5-2 · Coach: S. Inzaghi
Starting XI
- 2D. DumfriesM
- 9E. DžekoF
- 10Lautaro MartínezF
- 15F. AcerbiD
- 22H. MkhitaryanM
- 23N. BarellaM
- 24A. OnanaG
- 32F. DimarcoM
- 36M. DarmianD
- 77M. BrozovićM
- 95A. BastoniD
Substitutes (12)
- 1S. HandanovičG
- 5R. GagliardiniM
- 6S. de VrijD
- 8R. GosensD
- 11J. CorreaF
- 12R. BellanovaD
- 14K. AsllaniM
- 21A. CordazG
- 33D. D'AmbrosioD
- 45V. CarboniM
- 46M. ZanottiD
- 90R. LukakuF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Inter
A. Bastoni
Rating 8.0 · 0 goals · 1 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Inter
N. Barella
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Inter
A. Onana
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Inter
R. Lukaku
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5
Inter
M. Darmian
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Benfica
David Neres
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Benfica vs Inter match analysis
Review Benfica 0-2 Inter with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from UEFA Champions League.
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