Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16. The home side believed they should have had a penalty in the build-up to the late strike by Barca after Leandro Barreiro appeared to be shoved in the back by Ferran Torres in the box.

Raphinha scored a late and controversial winner as Barcelona came from behind to win a remarkable game 5-4 against Benfica and qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The last-minute goal was allowed to stand despite Benfica claiming they should have had a penalty moments before as Barca took all three points.

Barcelona are back in their Champions League match against Benfica. Having trailed 3-1 at half time, they have managed to get a goal back.It was a dreadful start for Barcelona, as Spanish left-back

Raphinha seals comeback in dramatic Champions League classic - Hansi Flick’s side secure place in last 16 and could yet steal top spot from Liverpool

Saturday night proved to be a disappointing one for FC Barcelona as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe away at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.Beyond footballing matters, there was a concerning situation

A 96th-minute effort from Raphinha won the contest for the Catalans as Benfica were left furious after believing they should have been awarded a penalty at the other end moments before the Brazilian stormed up the pitch and scored the decisive goal.

Brazilian winger Raphinha scored the winning goal in the added time as Barcelona made a strong statement in their Champions League encounter against Benfica on Tuesday night. The Catalans trailed by 3-1 at half-time before finding the back of the Benfica net four times.

Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback at Est aacute;dio da Luz on a UEFA Champions League (UCL) night that saw them come back from 4-2 down to win 5-4 .

The Polish goalkeeper could hardly have had a worse game, yet there he was in the end to deny Angel Di Maria before Raphinha's winner

Benfica were leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders Liverpool.

LISBON - Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand Barcelona a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after a hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis gave the hosts a two-goal halftime lead.

Liverpool and Barcelona booked their spots in the last 16 of the Champions League with victories in their penultimate games against 10-man Lille and Benfica respectively. Arne Slot's men maintained their 100% record and are top of the 36-team table with 21 points,