Barcelona drew Benfica in the Champions League round of 16 draw. The Catalans squared off against the Eagles during the league phase in one of the best games of the opening round of the tournament. With three goals in the final 15 minutes of action—including Raphinha's stoppage time winner— Barcelona took home all three points in a 5–4 victory.

The Greek striker, Vangelis Pavlidis, was the star of that clash, netting a hat-trick against Barcelona. Pavlidis has maintained his stellar form, scoring in his last three European matches, and will be the focal point of Benfica’s attack.

Barcelona learned their opponents for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.Having finished second in the league phase, the Blaugrana did not have to play an additional