Fever Pitch – Benghazi Awaits Inter Milan Vs Atletico Madrid Friendly | OneFootball

Benghazi International Stadium sets the stage for Friday’s handsomely-looking mid-season friendly between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.

According to Corriere della Sera via FCInterNews, excitement is building in Libya ahead of this exhibition match.

Inter and Atletico last shared the stage in the 2023/24 Champions League knockouts.

Unfortunately, Diego Simeone’s side got the better of the Nerazzurri in a dramatic last-16 tie.

However, Inter can get their revenge on Friday, with the two sides set to lock horns in Benghazi.

Benghazi Awaits Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Friendly with Passion & Adrenaline

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 20: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano attends a press conference ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Despite losing 13 first-team stars to international duties, Cristian Chivu can call upon several elite stars.

Indeed, Ange-Yoan Bonny will be at Chivu’s disposal, looking to pick up a head of steam after scoring against Cremonese.

Furthermore, Yann Sommer, Francesco Acerbi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Andy Diouf are some of the remaining players available for this clash.

Meanwhile, Benghazi awaits this fixture with ‘passion and adrenaline.’

Belgassem Haftar, a prominent figure in Libyan politics, has high expectations for the match.

In fact, he views this occasion as a symbol of national pride and a step forward toward Libya’s recovery.