Inter defeats Benfica to take a first-leg lead

Inter Milan leads Benfica by two goals going into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final match, thanks to goals from Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku. Inter put in a professional performance against rival Benfica, winning 2-0 to take a crucial first-leg lead. The Eagles looked to continue their impressive Champions League campaign when they hosted the Nerazzurri for the first leg of their quarter-final clash at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica; however, their visitors proved too strong, taking a two-goal lead into the return leg.