Barcelona edged closer to the Champions League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benfica, even while reduced to ten players after Pau Cubarsi's red card. Wojciech Szczesny's goalkeeping was pivotal, making several vital saves to keep his team in the game as Benfica dominated possession. Raphinha scored the game's only goal after capitalizing on a defensive error, securing a crucial win for Barcelona. The match showcased both teams' struggle for dominance, with Barcelona displaying resilience despite their disadvantage.
Szczesny's exceptional saves were crucial for Barcelona, showcasing his experience and importance to the team's defensive strategy, especially after they went down to ten players.
Raphinha's decisive goal came against the run of play, demonstrating Barcelona's resilience as they capitalized on Benfica's defensive mistakes despite being a player down.
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