In a gripping Champions League encounter, Barcelona triumphed over Benfica 5-4 after trailing 4-2 late in the game, with Raphinha scoring the decisive goal during stoppage time. Benfica, believing they should have received a penalty for a foul on Leandro Barreiro by Ferran Torres, saw their appeal dismissed by VAR. The match featured a first-half hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis, but Barcelona's strong finishing, including two penalties from Lewandowski and goals from Garcia and Raphinha, enabled them to mount an astonishing comeback, all while ensuring their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
In a thrilling Champions League match, Raphinha's injury-time winner for Barcelona overshadowed a controversial non-call for Benfica, sealing a dramatic 5-4 victory.
The match showcased Barcelona's resilience as they overcame a 4-2 deficit with an impressive late comeback, securing their place in the Champions League last 16.
Benfica believed they were denied a penalty in the build-up to the dramatic late goal, as VAR refrained from intervening after reviewing the incident.
Key players like Lewandowski and Raphinha played crucial roles, highlighting the intensity of the match where Benfica initially seemed in control.
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