21:01 – Good late evening everyone!
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20:53 – The summary
Criticized for weeks for his lack of efficiency in the goals, Lamine Yamal responded in the most beautiful ways tonight against Benfica. It was a recital of the Spanish prodigy this evening, which at the same time paid a perfect tribute to the doctor of the Club Minarro Garcia, who died last week. Banner on the first goal for Rapinha (11th, 1-0) on a sublime offering, he reoffended a quarter of an hour later by offering the second goal to his magical rolled strike (27th, 2-0). A strike that dazzled all the spectators of the Montjuic stadium. A jewel as we can see very little and which confirms an exceptional talent of the Iberian international. Meanwhile, Otamendi had equalized for Benfica (1-1, 13th), but its realization did not give the hoped for its partners. On the contrary, this allowed Barça to be more creative and incisive in front of the goals. Rapinha made the break just before the break thanks to a nice crossing (3-1, 43rd) but the addition could have been heavier if Lewandowski (22nd), Yamal (24th) or Rapinha (41st) were more inspired in the finish.
The second period was much less complicated for LisBoets. The Blaugrana club which will face Atletico this weekend in La Liga has slightly raised its foot. The attacks were less advanced, the pressing less intense, and the lucidity was not there like a big missed opportunity from De Jong on a service in Koundé (65th). In the SZCZESNY goals lived a quiet evening in perfect contrast to his first leg. Pavlidis’ attempts (66th) and then Amdouni (85th) lacked power to worry the Polish goalkeeper.
Barcelona continues on its way in this Champions League thanks to an almost perfect European campaign which above all highlighted the offensive power of Flick’s men as well as the exceptional talent of its individualities.
20:47 – Next Barça opponent
Barcelona will face the winner of the return match between Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the quarterfinals. As a reminder, the first leg in Germany ended in a parity score (1-1)
20:38 – Barça qualifies hands down (3-1)
Barcelona won against Benfica three goals to one. An authoritarian success which was built in particular in the first period. Thanks to a large Yamal and a rapinha still as effective, Barça qualifies for the quarters and gives her doctor who died perfectly at the end of last week.
20:37 – 91st – Two minutes of additional time
Only two minutes of game stoppages in this second period added by Mr. Lettexier
20:33 – 88th – outing of Inigo Martinez
Very solid defensively, the axial defender of Barça is replaced by Eric Garcia for the last moments of the meeting
20:32 – 86th – opportunity for Amdouni
Served in the air, Amdouni places a head, the ball is slowed down by Koundé before Szczesny seizes the leather.
20:30 – 84th – Last change of Benfica
Exit from the side Araujo, replaced by Joao Rego who made a nice entry into the first leg.
20:28 – 82 ‘ – Yamal released under ovations
The hero of the day Lamine Jour comes out under the many applause of the public. It is replaced by Fermin. While Casado took the place of De Jong
20:26 – 79th – Beautiful action by Renato Sanches
After two pretty dribbles, Renato Sanches weapons a strike at the entrance to the opposing surface, but it goes above the goals of Szszesny.
20:22 – 77th – Double opportunity for Benfica
Dahl attempts an approved shot, deflected by Inigo Martinez before Barreiro tries his luck from afar, the slightly affected ball comes out in a corner.
20:20 – 74th – Free kick above
On a free kick of thirty meters, Ferran Torres places a powerful but imprecise strike. The ball gets up too high above the goals
20:17 – 71st – Fresh blood for Benfica
Outings of Florentino Luis and Kokcu on the side of Benfica for entries of Belotti and Barreiro
20:14 – 69th – Barcelona changes
Entrance to Gavi and Ferran Torres and outings under applause of Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski
20:13 – 66th – Pavlidis caded strike
Finally a great opportunity for Benfica with a shot framed by Pavlidis which ends in the hands of Szczesny, well placed in the goals