Barcelona Pull Wild Comeback To Claim Victory At Benfica

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.

Benfica were leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders Liverpool.

Vangelis Pavlidis hit a first-half hat-trick for the hosts, in part thanks to two big errors by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

However a Robert Lewandowski double from the penalty spot, Eric Garcias header and a brace for Raphinha helped Barcelona claim a stunning last-gasp triumph in Lisbon.

We knew how hard it would be here, in front of their fans, and they know how to play really well, they have top level players, Raphinha told Movistar.