It's elimination week in the Champions League, 16 set to become eight as the quarterfinals beckon. Last week brought high drama in Paris, a decisive result in Munich and a performance of defensive nous from Barcelona in Lisbon.

Barcelona return to action on March 12 as Hansi Flick's side face off with Benfica in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Raphinha's goal in Lisbon last week sealed a narrow first-leg advantage for the Catalans as they prepare to host Bruno Lage's team at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

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This unnamed defender's words are laced with a fervent desire for victory and deep faith in his team's capabilities. He emphasized that against a formidable opponent, Benfica must not only demonstrate unwavering defensive resolve but also take an aggressive approach to create and seize opportunities.

Against Benfica in the Champions League in January, the goalkeeper played his worst game for Barca. But last night came his redemption

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Benfica was the great football club of the sixties. The same as Real Madrid and Barcelona were for the fifties or Ajax, Bayern and Liverpool for the seventies. They played in five European Cup finals, won two, and dominated the national league like never before in their history.