FC Barcelona
A 5–4 Champions League thriller at Estádio da Luz where Raphinha's late winner sealed Barcelona's top-eight finish.
In January 2025, FC Barcelona faced Benfica at the Estádio da Luz in the UEFA Champions League. After falling behind early and trailing 4–2 late in the match, Barcelona fought back with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Eric García to force a 4–4 draw before Raphinha scored in the 96th minute for a dramatic 5–4 victory.
- Competition Type
- UEFA Champions League
- Primary Venues
- Estádio da Luz
- Final Score
- 5–4 (Barcelona win)
- Key Moment
- Raphinha's 96th-minute winner
Lore & Background
The match took place on a night of high drama at the Estádio da Luz. Robert Lewandowski equalized twice, including a penalty in the 78th minute, while Eric García scored in the 86th to level the score at 4–4. Raphinha then scored the winning goal in the 96th minute.
In Their Own Story
Benfica struck first through Vangelis Pavlidis in the second minute. Robert Lewandowski equalized from the penalty spot in the 13th, but Pavlidis scored twice more to put Benfica ahead 3–1. Lewandowski scored another penalty in the 78th, and Eric García equalized in the 86th. The match concluded with Raphinha scoring in the 96th minute for a 5–4 Barcelona win.
Reader's Guide
This Champions League encounter was played at Benfica's home ground, the Estádio da Luz. It marked a pivotal moment in the league phase, confirming Barcelona's automatic advancement to the round of 16 as they finished second in the table. The match featured six lead changes and saw Raphinha score the decisive goal deep into stoppage time.
Did You Know?
- This was the first time in the 2024–25 season that Barcelona scored five goals away from home.
- Robert Lewandowski scored two penalties in this single match against Benfica.
- Raphinha's winning goal came in the 96th minute, securing a dramatic comeback victory.
- The result confirmed Barcelona finished second in the Champions League league phase table, two points behind leaders Liverpool.
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