Benfica vs Barcelona Live: Score, Stats & Updates | Champions League 2024/25
Match Summary: Benfica vs. Barcelona
Match Summary: Benfica vs. Barcelona
The game kicked off with both teams eager to make an early impact. Benfica's Leandro Barreiro and Barcelona's Dani Olmo both had attempts within the opening minutes, but neither could find the target. The early stages saw a series of blocked shots and set-piece situations as both teams searched for a breakthrough.
First Half Highlights:
- In the 21st minute, Barcelona faced a major setback as Pau Cubarsí was shown a red card for a foul on Vangelis Pavlidis, reducing them to ten men.
- Benfica created several chances, with Orkun Kökçü and Pavlidis testing Wojciech Szczesny in goal.
- Barcelona responded with efforts from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo, but Benfica's defense and goalkeeper held firm.
- As the half neared its end, Benfica continued to press, but the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.
Second Half Action:
- Barcelona took the lead in the 60th minute through Raphinha, who struck a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner.
- Benfica pushed for an equalizer, forcing several corners and blocked shots, but the Barcelona defense stood strong.
- Substitutions saw fresh legs introduced on both sides, with Arthur Cabral, Andrea Belotti, and Renato Sanches coming on for Benfica, while Barcelona brought in Ferran Torres, Marc Casadó, and Gerard Martín.
- João Rêgo received a yellow card late in the game for a foul, adding to Benfica's frustrations.
- Despite their best efforts, Benfica could not break through, and Barcelona held on for a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Final Score: Benfica 0 - 1 Barcelona
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