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Barcelona

Pau Cubarsi was sent off early in the first leg win over Benfica and misses out, with Ronald Araujo expected to come into the side at centre-back.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen and Marc Bernal all continue to miss out for the Blaugrana.
Hansi Flick may continue with Frenkie de Jong and Dani Olmo in midfield this week, meaning Marc Casado and Gavi start from the bench.
Benfica

Alvaro Carreras is suspended after he received his fifth yellow card of the Champions League this season in the first leg.
Angel Di Maria remains a doubt for Benfica, but Tiago Gouveia, Alexander Bag and Manu Silva miss out.
Florentino was fit enough for the bench at the weekend and he should come into the XI.
Bruno Lage may opt for a three-man defence in the absence of Carreras, with Samuel Dahl starting at left wing-back.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+3'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+1'

The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Benfica was in an offside position.
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2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Wojciech Szczesny, who smothers the ball.
88'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Raphinha (Barcelona), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
87'

That's the end of the game for Inigo Martinez, who is replaced by Eric Garcia (Barcelona).
87'

Gavi (Barcelona) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked.
87'

Ferran Torres (Barcelona) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.
86'

Zeki Amdouni (Benfica) receives a pinpoint pass, takes one touch and produces a shot. It's a few inches shy of ending inside the left post. A great effort, though!
85'

A quickly taken corner by Benfica.
85'

Zeki Amdouni (Benfica) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
84'

Tomas Araujo comes off the pitch to be replaced by Joao Rego (Benfica).
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Benfica are ruled offside.
83'

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.
82'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
81'

Hansi Flick has decided to make a change. Marc Casado (Barcelona) replaces Frenkie de Jong.
81'

Substitution. Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) on for Lamine Yamal.
81'

One of the players from Barcelona times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
80'

Renato Sanches (Benfica) beats a defender on the edge of the box then bends in an effort at goal, but his radar is way off and the ball sails high over the bar.
79'

Corner kicks – 0:4.
78'

The corner from Renato Sanches (Benfica) is hurriedly cleared.
78'

Tomas Araujo (Benfica) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
78'

Now Benfica have a corner.
77'

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
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Samuel Dahl (Benfica) has a shot blocked from inside the box.
74'

Ferran Torres (Barcelona) unleashes a shot from a mid-range free kick that goes high over the bar. High, wide and not at all pretty.
73'

Barcelona are awarded a mid-range free kick.
73'

Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) commits a rough challenge and Francois Letexier blows his whistle for a foul.
71'

The linesman signals that Andrea Belotti (Benfica) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
70'

Substitution. Orkun Kokcu walks off the pitch and Andrea Belotti (Benfica) comes on as a substitute.
70'

Here comes a substitution. Florentino is given a rest as he is replaced by Leandro Barreiro (Benfica).
70'

A substitution has been made. Dani Olmo is replaced by Gavi (Barcelona).
70'

Hansi Flick decides to make a substitution. Robert Lewandowski will be replaced by Ferran Torres (Barcelona).
68'

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) crosses the ball forward but it is intercepted.
66'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) has a sight of goal and shoots goalwards, but the goalkeeper makes a comfortable save.
66'

Jules Kounde (Barcelona) tries to find Frenkie de Jong, but he puts too much power on the pass.
65'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 14:1.
63'

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Francois Letexier signals. That's a free kick to Benfica.
60'

The flag is raised by the referee's assistant. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) is repeatedly being caught offside. He's always hanging on the shoulder of the last man to try and get into a scoring position.
59'

Wonderful pass from Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) for Dani Olmo, but they can't profit from it as Anatoliy Trubin comes off his line to collect.
57'

Raphinha (Barcelona) tries to find Dani Olmo, but he puts too much power on the pass. The ball goes out of play and Benfica will have a goal kick.
56'

Bruno Lage prepares a substitution. Andreas Schjelderup is replaced by Renato Sanches (Benfica).
56'

Substitution. Kerem Akturkoglu leaves the pitch and is replaced by Zeki Amdouni (Benfica).
55'

Neat passing move from Barcelona in order to create new attacking opportunities.
53'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) shoots from distance but it's wayward and goes high over the bar.
50'

A goal, which was scored by Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), was disallowed due to offside.
49'

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) beats his marker in the air and aims a header at goal from the free kick, but the close-range effort flashes just past the right post.
49'

Barcelona have an opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
48'

Antonio Silva (Benfica) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.
47'

Raphinha (Barcelona) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. It's a throw-in for Barcelona.
46'

Francois Letexier blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+4'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) is having a lively performance. He is causing problems and wanting the ball at every opportunity.
45+1'

Dani Olmo (Barcelona) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
45+1'

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger. The ball goes out of play and Benfica will have a goal kick.
45

The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
43'

Referee Francois Letexier points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. That prompts big celebrations from the Barcelona players.
42'

Wait! Referee Francois Letexier has indicated he is going to review the Barcelona goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
42'

Raphinha (Barcelona) collects a sweet pass and fires a low shot into the bottom right corner, leaving the keeper helpless.
42'

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players. The ball has crossed the sideline. Benfica are taking a throw-in.
41'

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot towards the middle of the goal. However, Anatoliy Trubin anticipates the shot and makes a decent save.
41'

Raphinha (Barcelona) takes a mid-range shot, but it lacks accuracy and it goes way over the bar.
39'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.
38'

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
37'

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) commits a foul and Francois Letexier immediately signals a free kick.
34'

Raphinha (Barcelona) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. The ball is out of play. Barcelona will have a throw-in.
33'

Orkun Kokcu (Benfica) brings an opponent down and Francois Letexier interrupts the game. Barcelona are awarded the free kick.
31'

Florentino (Benfica) fouls an opponent during an attacking move.
31'

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) sends a cross into the box, but Anatoliy Trubin comes off his line to gather the ball.
31'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
29'

Samuel Dahl (Benfica) takes the corner kick, but Wojciech Szczesny reads it well and stops the effort.
29'

The ball is cleared after Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
27'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) breaks through the defence and scores a brilliant goal from outside the penalty area after firing the ball inside the left post!
26'

A mid-range free kick is awarded to Barcelona out wide and from this angle a cross into the box is likely.
26'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Francois Letexier blows for a foul.
26'

Raphinha (Barcelona) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
24'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) was close to scoring after he unleashed a powerful shot which went a whisker wide of the right post.
22'

Neat link-up play between Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) and Raphinha, but Anatoliy Trubin reads the game well and the move breaks down.
21'

Dani Olmo (Barcelona) fires a shot well wide of the right post from inside the box after latching onto a short pass.
19'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Robert Lewandowski.
17'

The Barcelona players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
15'

The referee blows for a cooling break.
13'

Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) jumped highest inside the box to meet a perfectly executed corner kick by Andreas Schjelderup. His header was precise and ended up inside the right post, leaving the goalkeeper flapping in the wind. The score is 1:1.
13'

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
12'

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared.
11'

Goal! Raphinha (Barcelona) finds himself some space inside the box to get on the end of a pass from Lamine Yamal, then sends the ball into the middle of the net. 1:0.
10'

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) takes a good first touch from the pass, but mishits his shot low towards the middle of the goal and allows the Anatoliy Trubin to make a comfortable save.
10'

2:2 – these are the offside statistics for both sides in this match.
9'

Raphinha (Barcelona) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
8'

The linesman raises his flag for offside before Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) heads on.
7'

Raphinha (Barcelona) finds himself beyond the last defender but the linesman raises his flag for offside.
6'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly low towards the middle of the goal, but Anatoliy Trubin is well positioned to make a comfortable save.
5'

A pass by Tomas Araujo (Benfica) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Barcelona.
4'

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) is clearly in an offside position after the ball is played through to him and the linesman raises his flag.
2'

Pedri (Barcelona) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
2'

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
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Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are out at last! Barcelona will take the kick-off.

Francois Letexier will referee today's match.

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