Barcelona Secures Crucial 1-0 Win Over Benfica Despite Early Red Card
Barcelona edged past Benfica with a narrow 1-0 victory in the Champions League, overcoming an early setback after Pau Cubarsí was sent off.
This was only the second time in the club’s history that they managed to score in a Champions League knockout match after being reduced to ten men. The last time this happened was in 2009, when Andrés Iniesta’s famous goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge sent Barça to the final.
Raphinha was the hero of the night, netting the decisive goal to secure a vital win. Reflecting on the hard-fought victory, he said:
“It was a tough match, but we stayed focused. We fought for every ball and got the result we needed.”
With this win, Barcelona now turns its attention to the second leg, looking to finish the job and advance to the next round.
Barcelona Targeting Bruno Guimarães as Frenkie de Jong’s Replacement
In other news, Barcelona is reportedly considering a move for Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães as a potential replacement for Frenkie de Jong. With De Jong’s future uncertain, the club sees the Brazilian midfielder as an ideal reinforcement for their midfield.
