FC Barcelona won the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after beating Benfica 1-0 at the Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon thanks to a goal scored by Raphinha in the second half. Hansi Flick's side went down a man due to the red card received by Pau Cubarsi in the 22nd minute of the match,

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 defeated Benfica 1-0 in Lisbon on Wednesday to put themselves in pole position to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Raphinha’s second half strike proved to the difference between