Raphinha's Goal Secures 1-0 Win for 10-Man Barcelona at Benfica

Raphinha scored the only goal of the match to secure a 1-0 victory for Barcelona against Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, despite Barcelona playing with 10 men for most of the game after Pau Cubarsi received a red card in the 22nd minute. The Brazilian's strike came in the 61st minute following a mistake in Benfica's defense, marking his ninth goal in this season's Champions League. Barcelona's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was instrumental in the win, making several key saves to keep the game scoreless until Raphinha's goal. The victory gives Barcelona a slight advantage heading into the second leg, as they aim to progress deeper into the tournament for the first time since 2015. Benfica, having controlled much of the match, will feel disappointed to have missed the chance to gain an upper hand at home. The second leg is set to take place next Tuesday, where both teams will look to secure their place in the quarter-finals.