Barcelona pulled off an astonishing but controversial late comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a remarkable Champions League battle on Tuesday evening. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a quick-fire hat-trick in the opening half-hour as Barcelona's defence - particularly goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny - imploded in a frenetic first half,

It’s customary for the Champions League to overdeliver on drama but rarely quite like Tuesday night’s game between Barcelona and Benfica.

Barcelona came back from two goals down with 15 minutes to go to defeat Benfica 5-4 and secure their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Raphinha scored a late and controversial winner as Barcelona came from behind to win a remarkable game 5-4 against Benfica and qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The last-minute goal was allowed to stand despite Benfica claiming they should have had a penalty moments before as Barca took all three points.

Barcelona has extended the contract of Uruguay central defender Ronald Araújo for six more seasons to end rumors a possible move to Juventus.

Vangelis Pavlidis stood tall as a chief protagonist in Benfica's epic UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona, scoring three times in their dramatic 4-5 away loss to the Catalonian outfit.

Benfica looked in control at half time thanks to a Vangelis Pavlidis hat-trick, countered by a Lewandowski penalty, giving the Eagles a 3-1 lead. The Eagles’ sparkling performance in the opening 45 minutes was fuelled by an out-of-this-world display by left-back Andreas Carreras.

FC Barcelona beat Benfica 5-4 in a nine-goal Champions League thriller where the Catalans completed a comeback for the ages in the elite European competition.

Barcelona have somehow dragged themselves back from two goals down to Benfica, and they are now level at 4-4 at the Estadio da Luz.It was a dreadful start for Barcelona, as Spanish left-back Alvaro

Barcelona are back in their Champions League match against Benfica. Having trailed 3-1 at half time, they have managed to get a goal back.It was a dreadful start for Barcelona, as Spanish left-back

Raphinha seals comeback in dramatic Champions League classic - Hansi Flick’s side secure place in last 16 and could yet steal top spot from Liverpool