Champions League
Benfica – Inter 0:2: Reached the semifinals despite efforts from Vlachodimos
Cool and grounded Inter defeated Odysseus Vlachodimos’ Benfica 2-0 in Lisbon to reach the Champions League quarter-finals first thanks to goals from Nicolos Barela and Romelu Lukaku.
After their victory, Inter used the qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League clearly 2-0 against Benfica at the “Luz” in Lisbon.
Nicolo Barella with a header and Romelu Lukaku with a penalty scored the goals of the Italians in the 2nd half Odyssey of Vlachodimo to make interventions that kept the distance between the two teams who will meet again in Milan next week in the two goals.
A well-prepared Benfica stepped onto the field stronger, with more runs and ready to take advantage of the emergency line-up of visitors who had Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian in central defense and Hakan Tsalhanoglou injured.
The opponent’s initial lockout resulted in a shot from the top of the box by Rafa Silva, which was instinctively saved by Andre Onana, but the follow-up was no match. Simone Inzaghi’s men evened the game and might not find any good moments (their endgames were blocked before reaching Vlahodémos), but they were not in danger again in the first part.
The second half started unchanged, but ideal for the Italians. A cross from Alessandro Bastoni from the left sent the ball to Nikolos Barela, who headed Vlachodimos to make it 1-0.
The goal shaped the rest of the game. Benfica increased possession, advanced onto the field and sought the equaliser. The Nerazzurri made three substitutions in the 63rd minute, with Romelu Lukaku and Joaquin Correa replacing the missing Lautaro Martinez and Edin Dzeko and Robin Goesns for one more game.
A Benfica three-pointer from inside the box that resulted in a blocked shot and two tackles was their best moment, while Inter were far more dangerous on the break. Vlahodemos defeated Henrikh Mikitarian in a foursome and Denzel Dumfries with a header – a replay but the third dangerous moment made it 2-0.
Joao Mario headed in a Dumfries cross and Lukaku converted and scored again for the Nerazzurri, who gave the Nerazzurri a comfortable lead in qualifying ahead of next Wednesday’s second leg against Giuseppe Meazza.
- Benfica: Vlachodemos, Gilberto, A. Silva, Morato, Grimaldo, Siquinio, Luis (64′ Neres), R. Silva, Mario, Oursnes, Ramos
- INTER: Onana, Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni (90+1′ De Frey), Dumfries (86′ D’Ambrosio), Barela, Brozovic, Mikitarian, Dimarco (63′ Gozens), Martines (63′ Correa), Dzeko (63′ ) Lukaku)
The results of the quarterfinals
FIRST GAMES
- Benfica – Inter 0-2 (51′ Barela, 82′ Penalty Lukaku)
- Manchester City – Bayern Munich 3-0 (27′ Rodri, 70′ Silva, 76′ Haaland)
- 12/04 22:00 Milan – Naples
- 12/04 22:00 Real Madrid – Chelsea
SECOND GAMES
- 18/04 22:00 Naples – Milan
- 18/04 22:00 Chelsea – really
- 19/04 22:00 Inter – Benfica
- 19/04 22:00 Bayern Munich – Manchester City
The schedule of the semifinals
FIRST GAMES
- 09 or 10/05 22:00 Milan or Napoli – Benfica or Inter
- 09 or 10/05 22:00 Real or Chelsea – Manchester City or Bayern
SECOND GAMES
- 16 or 17/05 22:00 Benfica or Inter – Milan or Napoli
- 16 or 17/05 22:00 Manchester City or Bayern – Real or Chelsea
The program of the final
- 10/06 22:00 Semifinal A – Semifinal B (“Atatürk”, Istanbul)
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We continue to examine the future of Donetsk shakhtar To buy tickets directly to the main stage Champions League 2026/27.
This will be possible if the place reserved for the team that wins the Champions League trophy is redistributed.
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Donetsk Miner They are in fourth place with a coefficient of 50.250 among the clubs competing for a possible position at the heart of the Champions League.
In the last European week, the Donetsk club added +2.625 points. This increase was achieved with a 0-0 draw with Croatian Rijeka in the 6th round of the Conference League and a sixth place in the main round final table.
Main rival Greek Olympiacos – 56,500 points remaining. The Miners can regain the 6,250-point lead if they perform well in the spring part of the European Cups.
It is interesting that Shakhtar lost the first place in the UPL (Cherkasy has the same number of points as LNZ – 35 points each), and Olympiacos lost the lead in Greece to the AEK team (36 points against 37). Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk plays for the team of the city of Piraeus.
Positions rangers (59,250), 4th in Scotland and Copenhagen (53.375), placed 5th in Denmark, looks less competitive in the rankings due to its position in the national championships. Leader only in championships Dinamo Zagreb And RB Salzburg (44,000 each) but there is no certainty that the turn will come.
Let us remind you that if the cup holder buys a ticket to the Champions League through the national championship, there will be a vacancy in the main squad in the 2026/27 Champions League. In this case, a balance will arise again and if Shakhtar wins the UPL and is ahead of Olympiacos in the UEFA club rankings (or the Greek club does not become the champion of Greece), it can get a direct ticket to the base of the Champions League.
If the Piraeus team is higher in the rankings and takes advantage of the available space, the Donetsk club will start from the 4th quarter of the Champions League, not the 2nd quarter, in case they win in the UPL.
Candidates for direct tickets to the Champions League 2026/27 main stage
(In case the quota reserved for the Champions League champion becomes vacant)
UEFA Club Rankings 2026
infographics
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Champions League
Pedri commented on the new format of the Champions League: An unexpected look from a football player
Barcelona midfielder pedri He answered the question about his attitude towards the new format of the Champions League with the general group stage.
“Do I like the new format of the Champions League? I can’t say with 100% certainty which format I like more: this one or the previous one?”
If I have to choose, I will do something new: There were more matches between strong teams in the first stage,” said Pedri, as quoted by Esquire.
Before the 2024/2025 season, the group stage of the Champions League consisted of eight groups of four clubs each. All participants played six matches in their respective foursomes, home and away, against each of the three opponents.
From the 2024/2025 season, a new Champions League format comes into force with a common group stage of 36 clubs; each participant plays eight matches, four away and four at home; The opponents are determined by lot.”
Source: Sport UA
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Earlier, English Manchester City played a match against French Monaco in a new round of the UEFA Champions League.
After the match, the head coach of the “Locals” Pep Guardiola commented on the performance of the powerful team.
“In football you can always perform better – and this is the result. Our game today was very good in many ways. And step by step we will improve our results.”
Ale mi gave many speeches today in the right way. We created many scoring opportunities and found Phil Foden active in the first half. Most Gravians played at a fairly high level.
Previously, they did not let their opponents create anything, but created the chances themselves. We adapted very well to the superniks and played very well. This is my opinion.
If you get a good match on the right side, of course you have to… Today we got a great ball, that’s all I can tell you right away.
Holland? It’s really good. He plays to score goals. He struggled with three centre-backs and two supporting defenders in front of him, and it wasn’t easy for his partners to know that. Ale, we can work hard to score goals.
Tse bula spravdi garna gra. We created a lot of chances, but unfortunately in the end we didn’t defend perfectly against a free kick, which would have been quite a few, and we conceded a penalty, which was awarded when the ball hit the first one… well, that’s it.
Referee? “I have nothing to say to the Spanish referees,” said the Spanish footballer.
In the coming round, English Manchester City will visit Spanish Villarreal.
Source: Football UA
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