FC Barcelona earned three points in spectacular fashion after beating Benfica 4-5 with a comeback that seemed impossible with the team trailing 4-2 after 77 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Two penalties by Lewandowski, an Eric Garcia header, and Raphinha brace \u2013 including the winner deep into added time \u2013 completed a comeback that sees FC Barcelona mathematically through to the last sixteen of the Champions League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vangelis Pavlidis' 29-minute hat-trick put Benfica in a commanding position at the break, with only Robert Lewandowski's penalty giving the hosts hope.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Raphinha reduced the deficit to one after half-time, the ball rebounding in off his head after Anatoliy Trubin's failed clearance, before a Ronald Ara\u00fajo own goal set the visitors back once more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Lewandowski's 78th-minute spot kick brought Benfica back within reach, then substitute Eric Garc\u00eda headed in a delightful Pedri cross and Raphinha burst forward and finished powerfully in added time to seal a remarkable win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Liverpool confirmed a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase and therefore an automatic place in the last 16 after edging 10-man Lille at Anfield.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goals from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott earned Liverpool a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille to make it seven wins from seven for Arne Slot's side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock in the 34th minute, racing onto Curtis Jones' through ball and scoring his 50th European goal for the Reds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Aissa Mandi\u2019s red card for a second bookable offence, Jonathan David drew the visitors level on 62 minutes. However, Harvey Elliott's deflected strike soon sealed the win for the Reds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Liverpool will be seeded in the Round of 16 and face a winner from the knockout play-offs, which are contested by those teams who place ninth to 24th in the league phase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last-16 ties are scheduled to be played on March 4 and 5 and March 11 and 12, and the second leg will be hosted at Anfield.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Liverpool will be seeded in the Round of 16 and face a winner from the knockout play-offs, which are contested by those teams who place ninth to 24th in the league phase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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