In a sensational match characterized by drama and controversy, Barcelona emerged victorious over Benfica with a 5-4 scoreline, thanks to a last-minute winner from Raphinha. The thrilling encounter, which virtually secured Barcelona's place in the Champions League last 16, saw the home side feeling aggrieved after a penalty appeal was denied in the build-up to the decisive goal. Benfica's Leandro Barreiro was seemingly pushed in the back by Ferran Torres, but VAR did not prompt the referee to reconsider his decision.

The match was a rollercoaster, with Benfica initially taking a commanding lead. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a first-half hat-trick, capitalizing on two significant errors from Barcelona's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Despite being down 4-2 with less than 15 minutes left, Barcelona mounted a remarkable comeback, sparked by Robert Lewandowski's two penalty goals and contributions from Raphinha and Eric Garcia.

Barcelona's resilience was evident as they fought back from a series of setbacks, including conceding an own goal by Ronald Araujo. The game swung back in Barcelona's favor when Lewandowski converted another penalty, followed by Garcia's equalizer from a well-placed cross. In a dramatic finish, Raphinha netted the winner on a counterattack, sealing a thrilling nine-goal spectacle and leaving Benfica frustrated with their missed penalty claim. This match underscores Barcelona's determination as they continue their quest for Champions League glory.