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.

FC Barcelona will look to take a step closer to securing their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage when they take on SL Benfica later tonight in their penultimate league phase

Barça struck deep into stoppage time to edge a dramatic nine-goal encounter while Liverpool made it seven wins from seven by beating Lille.

Liverpool are the only team with a maximum 21 points from seven matches in this new, expanded Champions League and they now know they will skip next month's play-offs and head straight to the last 16 in March.

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.

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.Szczesny saved former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria's low shot before Raphinha's dramatic winner.

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.

UEFA Champions League on Matchday 7. The Blaugrana have been among the top teams in the Champions League this season, occupying second place in the league standings with five wins and 15 points through six games.

The transfer team at La Liga giants Barcelona intend to keep a watchful eye on the efforts of one member of the defensive ranks at upcoming opponents Benfica later this evening.That’s according to