Inter Milan Is Getting Closer To The Champions League Semifinals That Have Been Dreamed Of Since The Last 23 Years

Inter Milan won 2-0 over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. (Photo: Twitter/@Inter)

JAKARTA - Inter Milan won 2-0 when they visited Benfica headquarters in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Wednesday, April 12, Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

Inter are even closer to reaching their first Champions League semi-final in 23 years.

Simone Inzaghi's men are now in complete control heading into the second leg, which will be played at the San Siro next Wednesday.

In a tense match at the Estadio da Luz, both teams struggled to create chances. The first half was tight with few chances.

Rafa Silva almost punished the mistake of the Inter Milan defender. However, his efforts were thwarted by Inter goalkeeper, Andre Onana.

Francesco Acerbi also sent in a powerful long-range shot just over the bar as the game entered the interval and remained goalless.

But the visitors finally took the lead in the 51st minute with their first shot on target. Nicolo Barella's efforts resulted in the first goal.

The hosts almost equalized through Rafa's action. However, his shot was blocked and the ball that had thrown up the ball in front of Inter's goal was thrown away.

Inter added a goal before the end of the game. Romelu Lukaku scored from the spot and closed the match with a score of 2-0.