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Barcelona Triumphs Over Benfica in Emotional Champions League Victory

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal lead Barcelona to a 3-1 win, honoring late team doctor Carles Miñarro.

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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 Samuel Dahl REUTERS/Albert Gea
Yamal celebrates with his teammate Raphinha after scoring his side's second goal.
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

Overview

  • Barcelona advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Benfica, securing a 3-1 win in the second leg at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc.
  • The match began with a minute's silence and tributes to Carles Miñarro, Barcelona's first-team doctor, who passed away suddenly over the weekend.
  • Raphinha scored twice, bringing his Champions League tally to 11 goals this season, while 17-year-old Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score and assist in the competition's knockout stage.
  • Midfielder Pedri delivered a standout performance, combining defensive contributions and creative passing, further solidifying his reputation as one of the world's best in his position.
  • Barcelona's dominant display under Hansi Flick positions them as strong contenders for multiple trophies this season, including LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League.