Barcelona has indeed eliminated Benfica from the UEFA Champions League. At Barcelona’s Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys, the Catalan giants won the second leg of their Round of 16 match 3-1 Raphinha scoring a brace and Lamine Yamal making it 3, Otamendi pulled one back but it create no effect on the Benfica’s team. Together with their 1-0 victory in the first leg, this victory guaranteed Barcelona a place in the quarterfinals with a 4-1 win on aggregate.
Despite Benfica’s attempts to salvage the match, Barcelona’s victory was distinguished by a strong showing. The Portuguese team failed in its attempt to build on its impressive away record.
Benfica’s Champions League campaign ends with this elimination, while Barcelona advances to the quarterfinals to play either Borussia Dortmund or Lille.
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