Benfica - Inter (29 Nov 23) [3-3]

[Universe]

This match thread template created by @vasilios is fucking amazing. What a privilege it is for us to have him, just as it is a privilege for you all to listen to the match preview on the latest episode of INTER JECTIOPNS

 

[IM21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1729275352583717259

 

[YoramG]

There's no way to clinch top spot with this fixture so I'm keen to see a really heavily rotated side. Would be good if Salzburg does us a favour so that we only need a draw on the 12th December.

 

[IM21]

Do we finish first if we lose to Benfica, but win vs Sociedad? Either way I predict a draw in Benfica.

 

[YoramG]

Do we finish first if we lose to Benfica, but win vs Sociedad? Either way I predict a draw in Benfica.

Yeah, we'd finish on level points and would have the H2H advantage over Sociedad.

 

[PHM1605]

Do we finish first if we lose to Benfica, but win vs Sociedad? Either way I predict a draw in Benfica.

Yes, head2head is considered first.

 

[varmin]

Do we finish first if we lose to Benfica, but win vs Sociedad? Either way I predict a draw in Benfica.

Yes. We will be with even points but with better stats in the direct matches.

I want a heavy rotation too as this game is not so important. Asllani, Frattesi, Bisseck, Arnautivic, Augusto. Field them all.

 

[wera]

Also Stabile. Great game for him.

 

[pupivn]

Win not only for point but also bonus money and overall ranking point.

 

[Kenny]

Dumfries out.
Cuadrado time?

 

[brakbrak]

We could lose for all I care as long as we heavily rotate as IM21 posted. Give that indonesian dude his first start, bisseck, Asllani, Cuadrado, Arnautovic, Sanchez(injured?), augusto, klaassen, frattesi some minutes. I wouldn't even oppose to Sarr starting if Sanchez isn't fit.

 

[PHM1605]

Win not only for point but also bonus money and overall ranking point.

True but Serie A winning guarantees pot1 and much more money. 3 points against Napoli is more decisive.

Juve 1st then their rolling 1-0s streak is nonstop. They arent getting tired.

 

[IM21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1729514439580270875

 

[vasilios]

I normally have to leave work early to catch CL matches. Based on that lineup, that won't be an issue this time.

 

[Ethor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1729514439580270875

Predicted Line-up is fine surprised that Acerbi is starting, he needs a breather as well, however Inter doesn't have another backup unless we drop Augusto into the back and start Dimarco. Oh well, Forza inter. Maybe just maybe we'll see a Agoume and Sarr sighting.

 

[brehme1989]

If we get a point with that lineup, Benfica need to rethink their situation

 

[wera]

I normally have to leave work early to catch CL matches. Based on that lineup, that won't be an issue this time.

Yeah this is a rare opportunity for me to miss an Inter game and watch or do something else.

 

[Raul Duke]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1729514439580270875

Exactly what I want to see.

 

[pupivn]

True but Serie A winning guarantees pot1 and much more money. 3 points against Napoli is more decisive.

Juve 1st then their rolling 1-0s streak is nonstop. They arent getting tired.

Sadly no more pot 1 for winning Serie A next season, pots will be based on UEFA club coefficient ranking, pot 1 has title holder and top 8 teams (we’re currently 6th).

We would have €2.8m per win vs €930k for a draw, then we also receive money based 10 years coefficient ranking pool as well (max €36.38m). Winning Serie A does help on getting market pool money through (40% vs 20% for 3rd last year)

https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0277-158b0bea495a-ba6c18158cd3-1000/20220704_circular_2022_47_en.pdf

I don’t say we must win but yeah should always aim for a win if we can.

 

[IM21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1729534330626580799