Playing with 10-men for over an hour of the game, Barcelona showed character and defeated Benfica 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

Pau Cubarsi was sent off as Benfica tonight host Barcelona in a huge Champions League knockout. The two sides played out a thrilling game during the League phase, with Barca emerging victorious in a dramatic 5-4 win over the Lisbon giants in the driving rain in the Portuguese capital.

All the updates as Barcelona edge out Benfica 1-0 with a goal from Raphinha in their last 16, first leg clash in Lisbon.