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.
- 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.