Barcelona have secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Benfica after a dominant display at the Estadi Olímpic.
Raphinha, who scored in the first leg, put Barcelona ahead in the 11th minute, finishing off a great pass from Lamine Yamal.
Benfica responded quickly as Nicolás Otamendi equalized just two minutes later, giving the visitors a brief moment of hope.
However, Barcelona regained control when Yamal, showing his incredible talent, beat two defenders and curled a stunning shot into the far corner.
Raphinha added his second goal just before halftime, capitalizing on Alejandro Balde’s fast run. VAR initially ruled the goal offside but later overturned the decision.
With a comfortable 3-1 lead on the night, Barcelona controlled the second half without much trouble, sealing their place in the next round.
Hansi Flick’s side now awaits their quarter-final opponent, which will be either Lille or Borussia Dortmund, who face off in their second leg on Wednesday.
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