FC Barcelona beat Benfica 5-4 in a nine-goal Champions League thriller where the Catalans completed a comeback for the ages in the elite European competition.

Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis has scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona.

The hero of FC Barcelona's thrilling 5-4 comeback against Benfica in the Champions League, Raphinha declared that he will "kill and die" for his team.

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Police were forced to step in to separate Benfica and Barcelona's players after a dramatic finale to the Champions League game in Lisbon.

Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona will be looking to continue their incredible play in the top division. They are currently ranked second in the overall standings.

Barcelona will look to maintain their superb form in the UEFA Champions League as they make the short trip to Portugal on Tuesday to face Benfica, who are battling in to stay in contention for an automatic spot in the last 16.

After a disappointing 1-1 draw with Getafe, Barcelona will look to make amends as they take on SL Benfica on Tuesday.This will mark Barça’s seventh game in UCL’s league format, with the Catalans

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