Benfica 4-5 Barcelona: Player ratings as controversial Raphinha winner decides thriller

Benfica 4-5 Barcelona: Blaugrana Player Ratings as late surge for visitors caps off UCL classic | UEFA Champions League 2024-25

A late winner from Raphinha was the icing on the cake in what was a dramatic Champions League clash between Benfica and Barcelona as it ended 5-4 on Tuesday, January 21.

Football Daily | Benfica 4-5 Barcelona: has there been a more chaotic and rewarding thriller?

Torrential rain. A defensive line high enough to have even Ange Postecoglou clutching his pearls. Nine goals, three of them penalties, one of them turned into his own net by a defender and another an unrepeatable freak accident. Three goalkeeping howlers, two of them perpetrated by a man who retired last August. Some breathtaking saves. […]

Szczesny Reflects On Performance During Benfica 4-5 Barcelona – ‘Never Played With Such A High Defence’ - Ghana Showbiz Online

Wojciech Szczesny faced scrutiny during Barcelona’s 5-4 win over SL Benfica, having made critical errors, including conceding a penalty and misjudging a clearance. He explained these incidents as misunderstandings but redeemed himself with key saves late in the match, learning from the experience of playing behind a high defensive line. Szczesny reflects on performance during […] The post Szczesny reflects on performance during Benfica 4-5 Barce…

Raphinha Scores Late Goal To Seal Barcelona's 5-4 Win Against Benfica - I Get Talk

Raphinha contributed immensely to Tuesday night’s win for Barcelona. He scored a bizarre goal and a surprising 96th-minute winner to help Barcelona’s 5-4 victory against Benfica in one of the toughest UEFA Champions League games ever. The game was earlier dominated by Benfica after Vangelis Pavlidis scored three goals in...