Inter and Simone Inzaghi are preparing for a difficult battle against a Benfica team that has only suffered three losses in all competitions this season.
When Inter and Benfica square off in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Simone Inzaghi is aware that Inter must play with "brains and our hearts."
The Serie A powerhouses will play the Primeira Liga leaders in the opening leg of their round of 16 match on Tuesday in Lisbon.
Although they enter the game coming off of a home loss to Porto, Roger Schmidt's hosts remain unbeaten in Europe this season and have only lost three times overall.
Inter faces a challenging assignment, especially given their inconsistent domestic record, but Inzaghi is confident they can succeed if they play shrewdly.
He stated at the match's pre-match press conference on Monday, "We recognize the importance of this match." "We traveled quite far and through many difficulties to get here. They are a formidable foe. This won't be simple.
"We will switch between attacking and defending in this game. Benfica is not a team that prioritizes pressuring. Both our minds and our hearts will need to be used.
They have talented players who make up a quality team. They run a lot and effectively fill the available area. We'll need to play our game skillfully.
They have dropped two games so far this year. They are a group that is priceless. Nonetheless, they will be facing a team from Inter, who are aware of their objectives and obligations.
Inter will arrive hoping to end a six-game losing streak that includes the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 victory against Porto.
They have dropped to sixth in Serie A due to their inconsistent play, including a draw with Salernitana on Friday, and now face the possibility of losing out on top-tier European involvement next season.
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