The Nerazzurri pulled three goals back after the break
Benfica scored the first points in the current draw Champions Leaguewhile poorly motivated Inter managed to make a comeback on the road from a score of 3:0.
The hosts managed to win the first half with a big score, with midfielder Joao Mario, who once played for Inter, scoring all three goals. It is noteworthy that Dane Kasper Tengstedt was directly involved in all three goals.
Inter, who played with a lighter squad, provided work several times Anatoly Trubin, but soon after the break the Ukrainian was powerless when Marko Arnautovic played the finishing move from an acute angle. Soon, Davide Frattesi, left alone in the center of the penalty area, left no chance for the Ukrainian with a cool touch.
Benfica did not keep the winning score – fresh Marcus Thuram earned a penalty, and experienced Alexis Sanchez sent Trubin and the ball into different angles.
The hosts finished out the game shorthanded after Antonio Silva was sent off for a reckless foul in midfield. Inter had a chance to snatch victory, but the frame and Trubin prevented the guests from doing so.
Inter, with 11 points, shares 1-2 places in its quartet with Real Sociedad. Benfica, which scored the first point, will compete for the Europa League in the sixth round with Salzburg on its field.
- Champions League. Group D. 5th round
Benfica – Inter – 3:3 (3:0)
Goals: Joao Mario, 5, 13, 34 – Arnautovic, 51, Frattesi, 58, Sanchez, 72, pen.
Removal: Antonio Silva (B), 86
Source: Sportarena
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