Jamu Benfica In The Second Leg Of The Champions League Quarter-Finals, Inter Milan Lowers Its Best Squad

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JAKARTA - Inter Milan will host Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final or UEFA Champioms League at the San Siro Stadium, Thursday, April 20 morning WIB. The Nerazzurri had a two-goal margin ahead after picking up a 2-0 win in the first leg at the Da Luz stadium, Lisboa, last April 12, Inter Milan had a slick record when they met Benfica, which was to get three wins and one draw from four meetings. However, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi will continue to field her best squad to secure a semi-final ticket to face city rivals, AC Milan. This season, Benfica appeared promising after being strong in the Portuguese League. Roger Schmidt's team surprisingly beat Juventus in home and away matches in the group stage. Unbeaten records in seven away games in the Champions League are being maintained by the team nicknamed the Eagles. "I believe in the team and anything can happen in football even though we are not in a tandem situation. This is not easy, but anything can happen," Roger Schmidt said in a press conference. Key Players Andre Onana was the key to Inter's victory over Benfica in the first leg at the Da Luz stadium. The Nerazzurri will depend on Onana again to contain the onslaught of Benfica players. Joao Mario Midfielder Joao Mario became the motorcycle of Benfica's attack after Enzo Fernandez's death to Chelsea. Joao Mario, who also played at Inter Milan, became the Eagles' top scorer at UCL with six goals. Prediction of the line-up Inter Milan (3-5-2); Andre Onana (GK), Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian, Federico DiMarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Marcelo Brozovic, Nicolo Barella, Denzel Dumfries, Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez. Benfica (4-2-3-1); Odyssey Vlachodimos (GK), Gilberto, Nicolas Otamendi, Antonio Silva, Alex Grimaldo, Chiquinho, Florentino Luis, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Fredrik Aursnes, Goncalo Ramos.