Barcelona need to win to all-but ensure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, but their chances are very low now as Benfica have gone 3-1 up in their seventh matchday meeting in the league phase.
It was a dreadful start for Barcelona, as Spanish left-back Alvaro Carreras delivered a wonderful cross for Vangelis Pavlidis to smash into the back of the net – Wojciech Szczesny, who is making his first Champions League appearance for Barcelona, was left with no chance whatsoever of stopping it.
However, Barcelona were only behind for 11 minutes. Alejandro Balde made a fine run into the Benfica the penalty area before being fouled by Antonio Silva. Nothing was given on-field, but after a VAR check, a foul was awarded. Robert Lewandowski stepped up from 12 yards, and he made no mistake to score his 102nd Champions League goal.
Barcelona took control from that point, but Benfica went back ahead after a howler from Wojciech Szczesny, who gifted Pavlidis the chance to score his second goal, which he took. Now, the Greek striker has got his hat-trick after scoring from the penalty spot after a foul inside the area from the Polish goalkeeper, whose Champions League return has been a disaster.
It has been a dreadful opening half hour for Barcelona, who must now score three unanswered goals if they are to turn this around.
Bacdimnpsy
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so a useless ref
BillyDedon
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this current Manchester united is the worst in the history of Manchester united but we can't allow one player to score a first half hat-trick in a European competition.
If you Manchester plays Barcelona, I can bet you that you will collect tons of goala without reply.
GaddafiJamal
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mso you think is Madrid you are playing against
F**l, No Sense 🤧🤮
GaddafiJamal
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this current Manchester united is the worst in the history of Manchester united but we can't allow one player to score a first half hat-trick in a European competition.
Are You Better Than Barcelona In European Competitions? Rest ✋😂
GaddafiJamal
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all those stupid and ungrateful Barca fans who criticize Pena should all come out and apologize to inaki Pena
Pena Is The Best Amongst The 2, I’ve Always Said It & I’ll Always Pick Him ❤️💯
GaddafiJamal
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For why? Did schzesni mistakes cancel out his?? Focus bro!
Visitors Never Make Any Sense On This App, So Ain’t Surprised Anyways 🤧🤮
roddeorsuz
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mso you think is Madrid you are playing against
Yes asshole
Hooceortyz
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Barcelona
Cesailm
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all those stupid and ungrateful Barca fans who criticize Pena should all come out and apologize to inaki Pena
For why? Did schzesni mistakes cancel out his?? Focus bro!
Solex07
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that wasn't a penalty mate
Blaqpablo
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that penalty to benfica looks fake
ngc3bo
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This keeper must be investigated. Hes been paid. Get him off the pitch for good he wants to smoke
Pablo46
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all those stupid and ungrateful Barca fans who criticize Pena should all come out and apologize to inaki Pena
zomimnortz
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ma you l cc. m mm mm . . you what kind of penalty is that for benifica 😡😠🙄
lbcrna
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this current Manchester united is the worst in the history of Manchester united but we can't allow one player to score a first half hat-trick in a European competition.
wescklmpy
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dogless referee in Europe
Andy220
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Pena won't have made that 2nd goal howler, you Barcelona Fanbase trash talked him just for Szczesny to come in and have a horrific game. Hans Flick should push that High-line back if not Barcelona would concede 1 more
wescklmpy
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fake penalty giver to Benfica
Aswani_Nima
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mso you think is Madrid you are playing against
self burn, those are rare[Crylaugh]
naoblmprz
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It's a night to remember
RonaldDinho_10
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How on earth is that a penalty
Edoo87
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Pavlidis punished Barca
Yuccknpry
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is Madrid you are playing with
Yuccknpry
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mso you think is Madrid you are playing against