On March 5, 2025, FC Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory over Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. citeturn0news20
The match took a challenging turn for Barcelona when defender Pau Cubarsí was expelled in the 22nd minute, leaving the team with ten players. Despite this setback, goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny delivered an outstanding performance, making crucial saves to keep Benfica at bay. citeturn0news16
The game’s only goal came in the second half when Raphinha scored from outside the penalty area, giving Barcelona a valuable away win. citeturn0news21
This victory places Barcelona in a favorable position for the return leg, which will be held at their home ground, Montjuic, next week. citeturn0news17
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