Inter are sitting at the second spot in Group D, with ten points to their name from four games, level on points with leaders Real Sociedad, bu separated by goal-difference, while the Eagles are at the bottom yet to open their account.
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Benfica will be looking to keep themselves alive in the race to secure at least a third place in Group D of the UEFA Champions League and thereby earn a spot in the Europa League last 32 stage when they play host to Inter Milan at Estadio do Sport Lisbao e Benfica on Wednesday. The hosts are yet to open their account and are languishing at the bottom of the four-team table, three points adrift of third-placed RB Salzburg, while Nerazzurri are sitting at the second spot, with ten points to their name from four games, level on points with leaders Real Sociedad, who have a superior goal-difference.
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Benfica had reached the quarter-finals of the tournament last term, losing out to to their upcoming opponents, who had finished runners-up. However, this time around, the Portuguese outfit are hoping to salvage at least a Europa League spot, having lost each of their four group games so far. Nevertheless, the Eagles have been impressive in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, taking 28 points from 11 games to be sitting at the summit of the standings. Roger Schmidt’s side are heading into the match on the back of a 2-0 Taca de Portugal win over Famalicao at the weekend thanks to Riccieli Junior and Rafa Silva. The result extended their unbeaten run to 13 games in the domestic competitions, recording 12 wins in the process.
Inter, on the other hand, have won three and drawn one of their four Group D games so far. Simone Inzaghi’s side edged past Salzburg in their last Champions League outing earlier this month thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s lone goal from the penalty spot five minutes from time. Nerazzuri then secured 2-0 Serie A win over Frosinone before going into the international break. However, on their return to action against Juventus in Turin at the weekend, Inter earned a point thanks to Martinez’s 33rd-minute equaliser. Having taken 32 points from 13 Italian top flight games, Inzaghi’s side are sitting at the summit of the table, two points clear of the chasing pack.
Benfica probable starting lineup: Trubin, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Morato, Joao Neves, Florentino Luis, Joao Mario, Aursnes, Di Maria, Musa, Rafa Silva
Inter Milan probable starting linuep: Sommer, Darmian, De Vrij, Acerbi, Cuadrado, Barella, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Carlos Augusto, Thuram, Martinez
Benfica
| Opponents | Score |
| Famalicao | 2-0 (W) |
| Sporting Lisbon | 2-1 (W) |
| Real Sociedad | 3-1 (L) |
| Chaves | 0-2 (W) |
| Arouca | 0-2 (W) |
Inter Milan
| Opponents | Score |
| Juventus | 1-1 (D) |
| Frosinoe | 2-0 (W) |
| Salzburg | 0-1 (W) |
| Atalanta | 1-2 (W) |
| AS Roma | 1-0 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Inter beat Benfica | 1-0 |
| Inter draw Benfica | 3-3 |
| Inter beat Benfica | 0-2 |
| Inter beat Benfica | 4-0 |
| Benfica draw Inter | 0-0 |
The UEFA Champions League fixture between Benfica and Inter Milan will take place at Estadio da Luz on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
| Benfica vs Inter Milan | Key Details |
| Date | November 29 (Wednesday) |
| Venue | Estadio da Luz |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Thursday) |
The live telecast of the Champions League matches in India will be available on Sony Sports network. Besides, football fans in India can also live stream the game through Jio TV and Sony LIV. Those in Portugal can watch the match on Eleven Sports 1 Portugal and DAZN Portugal. Meanwhile, those in Italy can catch the live action via NOW TV, Sky Sport 252, Mediaset Infinity, Sky Sport Uno and Sky Go Italia.
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