Soccer-Inter complete stunning comeback to snatch 3-3 draw with Benfica

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group D - Benfica v Inter Milan - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - November 29, 2023 Inter Milan's Alexis Sanchez scores their third goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

LISBON, Portugal (Reuters) -Inter Milan scored three second-half goals as they fought back from 3-0 down to rescue a 3-3 draw with Benfica in a pulsating Champions League Group D clash on Wednesday after Joao Mario netted a hat-trick for the hosts.

It was the first time Inter had come back from three goals down in the Champions League and the fight back denied Benfica a first win over the Italians after seven meetings in major European competition.