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Barcelona Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals with Commanding Win Over Benfica

Hansi Flick emphasizes focus and preparation as Barcelona extends unbeaten streak and targets multiple trophies this season.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - FC Barcelona v Benfica - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 11, 2025 FC Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - FC Barcelona v Benfica - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 11, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with Benfica's Florentino REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - FC Barcelona v Benfica - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 11, 2025 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in action with Benfica's Tomas Araujo and Benfica's Antonio Silva REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - FC Barcelona v Benfica - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 11, 2025 FC Barcelona's Raphinha in action as Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin makes a save REUTERS/Albert Gea

Overview

  • Barcelona defeated Benfica 3-1 in the second leg, advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.
  • Raphinha scored twice, and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal added a brilliant individual goal, ending his six-game scoring drought.
  • Head coach Hansi Flick expressed pride in the team's performance and reiterated Barcelona's goal of winning the Champions League, acknowledging the difficulty of achieving it.
  • Barcelona is also leading La Liga and remains in contention for the Copa del Rey, with a closely contested domestic title race involving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
  • The team dedicated the victory to late first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia, whose passing led to the postponement of their weekend La Liga match.