In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter on January 21, 2025, FC Barcelona secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Benfica with Raphinha netting the decisive goal in stoppage time.
The match held at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, began with Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis completing a remarkable first half hat trick within 30 minutes, capitalizing on defensive lapses by Barcelona. Barcelona managed to pull one back when Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty in the 13th minute, following a foul on Alejandro Balde.
The second half saw Barcelona mounting a spirited comeback. Eric García reduced the deficit with a well placed header and Lewandowski added his second from the spot after Lamine Yamal was brought down in the box. Controversy arose as replays suggested Yamal may have exaggerated the contact. Benfica regained the lead through an own goal by Barcelona’s Araújo, but Raphinha capitalized on a goalkeeping error by Trubin to level the score.
In the dying moments, Raphinha struck again, sealing a memorable victory for Barcelona and ensuring their progression to the knockout stages.
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