Benfica fans will not want to be reminded of the 96th minute Raphinha winner scored against them in their epic 5-4 battle back in January. But that's exactly what happened tonight as the Brazilian star netted his ninth goal in the Champions League so far this season.

Barcelona, who hold a one goal advantage, are ready to host Benfica in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 second leg.

Playing with 10-men for over an hour of the game, Barcelona showed character and defeated Benfica 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

FC Barcelona secure a 1:0 victory away from home against Benfica Lisbon. After Pau Cubarsí was shown a straight red card, the Catalans were outnumbered for more than a half, but Raphinha scored the only goal of the game.

Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash on Tuesday and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.With Barcelona down to 10 men in the first leg after Pau Cubarsi's early red card,

Robert Lewandowski is leading Barcelona in scoring. Pedri is in complete command of the midfield, and Lamine Yamal has all the trappings of a generational star.