There were plenty of fireworks on the pitch as Barcelona stormed back to defeat Benfica 5-4 in Champions League play on Tuesday, but they also extended off of it, too. Deep into stoppage time, Barcelona's dramatic winner came via Raphinha after Benfica wanted a penalty moments prior.

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The goal cut Benfica's lead to 3–2, but Barcelona immediately conceded, as an own goal from Ronald Araújo put Benfica up 4–2. No matter, Barca proceeded to score three unanswered goals, getting tallies from Robert Lewandowski, Eric García and another from Raphinha—this time it was intentional—to score a 5–4 win on the road.

Barcelona will look to maintain their superb form in the UEFA Champions League as they make the short trip to Portugal on Tuesday to face Benfica, who are battling in to stay in contention for an automatic spot in the last 16.

FC Barcelona will look to take a step closer to securing their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage when they take on SL Benfica later tonight in their penultimate league phase

Barcelona came back from two goals down with 15 minutes to go to defeat Benfica 5-4 and secure their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Enjoy live updates from Tuesday's Champions League action as Liverpool took on Lille, Benfica took on Barcelona and Atlético Madrid took on Bayer Leverkusen.

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