Raphinha is once again Barcelona's hero as they claim a narrow win over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, despite going down to 10 men.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was proud of his players' effort and sacrifice as they earned a 1-0 win at Benfica in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday despite playing most of the game with 10 men.

Raphinha claimed Barcelona a 1-0 Champions League last-16 first leg win at Benfica on Wednesday, despite the Catalan giants playing most of the game with 10 men.It was his ninth goal in nine Champions League games,

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick hailed his side's resilience and team spirit after they battled to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

(Reuters) -Raphinha struck a second-half winner to give Barcelona a lion-hearted 1-0 victory at Benfica on Wednesday as they overcame a red card for Pau Cubarsi early in the game to steal an advantage in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Barcelona were able to pull a narrow 1-0 win at Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. The LaLiga giants were favourites to win the tie, but were reduced to 10 men within the opening 20 minutes.

Playing most of the game down a man, Barcelona defeated Benfica 1–0 and are 90 minutes away from the Champions League quarterfinals.