A goal from Raphinha, scored in the last seconds of the match, sealed the defeat of Benfica, who lost 5-4 against FC Barcelona, during the seventh day of the group stage of the Champions League, this Tuesday 21.
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The “Aigles” led the score until the 86th minute, having even managed to take a two-goal lead on two occasions (3-1 and 4-2). However, they ended up giving in in the final moments of a goal-rich encounter, in pouring rain which intensified during the second half. The Greek Pavlidis was one of the heroes of the day with a hat-trick (2nd, 22nd, and 30th minutes, the latter from the penalty spot). Benfica also scored an own goal through Ronald Araujo in the 68th minute. On the Catalan side, Robert Lewandowski scored two goals (13th and 78th minutes, both from the penalty spot), while the Brazilian Raphinha also shone with two goals (64th and 90+6th minutes), and Eric Garcia added another goal .
With this defeat, Benfica sees its chances of qualifying for the play-offs of the round of 16 diminish, finding itself in 18th place with only 10 points. He still has to face Juventus in Turin on the last day, while FC Barcelona, with 18 points, is assured of its place in the round of 16.
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Takeaways
- The match was marked by an intense offensive battle from both teams, with a total of nine goals scored.
- Pavlidis has been particularly prolific for Benfica with three goals to his name.
- Benfica are losing a great opportunity to advance in the Champions League and will urgently have to recover in their last match.
- The performance of Lewandowski and Raphinha underlines the offensive power of Barça, who shows a worrying form for their future opponents.
This intense meeting reminds us that every minute counts in football. While Benfica must now focus on their final showdown against Juventus, one question remains: what strategies can they put in place to get their heads back on track following this disconcerting defeat?
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