Barcelona and Liverpool Secure Dramatic Champions League Wins

Barcelona's stunning 5-4 comeback over Benfica and Liverpool's narrow 2-1 win against Lille highlight Matchday 7 action in the new Champions League format.

Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit in the second half to defeat Benfica 5-4, with Raphinha scoring a stoppage-time winner in a thrilling match.
The victory ensures Barcelona's direct qualification to the Champions League Round of 16, avoiding the playoff round for teams ranked 9th to 24th.
Liverpool maintained their perfect record in the competition with a 2-1 win over Lille, securing their place in the Round of 16 with seven consecutive victories.
Mohamed Salah became the first player in Liverpool's history to score 50 European goals, while Harvey Elliott's deflected strike sealed the win after Lille equalized despite going down to 10 men.
Borussia Dortmund's struggles continued with a 2-1 loss to Bologna, jeopardizing their campaign and increasing pressure on coach Nuri Şahin.