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UCL: Raphina Strike Earns 10-Man Barca Tight 1st Leg Victory

Raphinha claimed Barcelona a 1-0 Champions League last-16 first-leg win at Benfica on Wednesday, despite the Catalan giants playing most of the game with 10 men. The visitors lost teenage defender Pau Cubarsi through a red card midway through the first half of the tight clash in Lisbon with the score goalless. The former Leeds United winger drilled home after 61 minutes to give five-time winners Barcelona a slim advantage on Bruno Lage라이브 바카라 side ahead of the second leg next Tuesday.

UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Hansi Flick
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick celebrates with his players | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick, center, celebrates with his players at the end of the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona:
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's Inigo Martinez celebrates at the end of the match | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's Inigo Martinez celebrates at the end of the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Andrea Belotti
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Benfica's Andrea Belotti is challenged by Barcelona's Gerard Martin | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Benfica's Andrea Belotti, left, is challenged by Barcelona's Gerard Martin during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Raphinha
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Lamine Yamal
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal attempts a shot at goal in front of Benfica's Alvaro Carreras | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, top, attempts a shot at goal in front of Benfica's Alvaro Carreras during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Tomas Araujo
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's Raphinha is challenged by Benfica's Tomas Araujo | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's Raphinha, left, is challenged by Benfica's Tomas Araujo during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona fan photo
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Benfica fans light flares | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Benfica fans light flares during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Pedri
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's Pedri is challenged by Benfica's Fredrik Aursnes | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's Pedri, right, is challenged by Benfica's Fredrik Aursnes during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer Benfica Vs FC Barcelona: Alejandro Balde
UCL round of 16 first leg, SLB vs FCB: Barcelona's Alejandro Balde runs with the ball past Benfica's Kerem Akturkoglu | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, right, runs with the ball past Benfica's Kerem Akturkoglu during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon.

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