Barcelona achieved an incredible turnaround in the Champions League, defeating Benfica 5:4 in a spectacular match of the seventh round.
After an early deficit, when they were already losing 1:3 after only half an hour of play and 2:4 in the 68th minute, the Catalan team managed to turn the result in their favor. Raphinha, the key player of the night, scored two crucial goals – first to reduce the score to 3:4, and then the decisive goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time for the final 5:4.
Although they celebrated the victory with great enthusiasm, the match also caused controversy. According to Spanish media, several Benfica players attacked Raphinha in the tunnel because of his emotional celebration. The conflict escalated to the point where the police were forced to intervene to prevent further chaos.
Raphinha himself confirmed the incident, stating: “They insulted me, so I hit them back.” If they had shown respect, I would have reciprocated in kind, but they didn’t. I didn’t owe them anything.”
The Barcelona hero added: “This is the best game of my life. I am proud to play for Barcelona and to be part of this team. I would die and kill for this team.”
Barcelona’s incredible triumph, filled with emotion and a dramatic ending, ended with an event that cast a shadow over the celebrations.
(Vijesti.ba)
