Barcelona's Resilient UCL Win Against Benfica

Barcelona's Raphinha continues to be a pivotal force, scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Benfica in the Champions League Round of 16. Despite being reduced to ten men following Pau Cubarsi's red card, Barcelona displayed resilience, with Raphinha capitalizing on a defensive error to secure the victory. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who came out of retirement to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen, delivered a stellar performance, making crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet. This win positions Barcelona well for the second leg, with hopes of advancing further in the tournament. Raphinha's exceptional season continues, with 25 goals and 16 assists across all competitions, drawing comparisons to legendary players like Lionel Messi. Coach Hansi Flick praised Szczesny's contribution and remains optimistic about their upcoming La Liga match against Osasuna.