Simone Inzaghi's side will now face their local rivals, AC Milan, in a highly anticipated derby matchup in the last four.
Inter had entered the second leg with a two-goal advantage, but Benfica put up a valiant fight and managed to score through Fredrik Aursnes, Antonio Silva, and Petar Musa. However, Inter's goals from Nicolo Barella, Lautaro Martinez, and Joaquin Correa ensured their progress to the semifinals.
The win not only sets up an epic clash between the two Milan giants, but it also ends Inter's three-match home losing streak and marks their first goals in eight games.
Both Inter and AC Milan are vying to become the first Serie A side to win the prestigious Champions League trophy since Inter's triumph in 2010.
Inter's victory against Benfica not only secured their spot in the semifinals but also showcased their determination to compete at the highest level in Europe.
Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the intense derby matchup between Inter Milan and AC Milan in the upcoming Champions League semifinals, with the winner advancing to the final in Istanbul in June.
Oladimeji Balogun is a graduate of the University of Ilorin where he studied Microbiology, he is a w...
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