Raphinha caps late Barcelona comeback to settle nine-goal thriller with Benfica

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Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand Barcelona a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Vangelis Pavlidis' hat-trick had given the hosts a two-goal halftime lead and they led 4-2 with 12 minutes to play before Hansi Flick's side pulled out a sensational victory, sealed by the Brazilian with a finish on the break, seconds after Benfica had appealed in vain for a late penalty.

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