Italian giant Inter Milan recorded an important away win in Lisbon courtesy of the second half from Midfielder Nicolo Barella and Belgian Striker Romelu Lukaku.
Inter won 2-0 at Benfica in their Champions League quarterfinal, first leg on Tuesday which put them on course for a first last-four appearance since they won the trophy in 2010.
Barella headed home firmly at the back post in the 51st minute, after connecting a superb cross from Alessandro Bastoni.
Lukaku came in in the 63rd minute and announced his worth in the game by scoring an 82nd minute penalty.
The two away goals hand Inter a massive advantage for the return leg at San Siro next Wednesday.
Barella’s goal exposed Benfica’s nervy defence but the penalty was unfortunate as a Denzel Dumfries cross hit Joao Mario on his head and then his upright arm inside the box.Center Back alessandro Bastoni was declared man of the match.
