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Most Goal Contributions in UEFA Champions League in the last two seasons

Most goal contributions in UEFA Champions League makes a star player to lead a team into being on the best teams in Europe

May 9, 2023, 10:43 PM3 min read

Most Goal Contributions in UEFA Champions League in the last two seasons

The last two seasons of UEFA Champions League has been spectacular in match qualify and entertainment for the fans. Goals and assists decides football matches and having most goal contributions in UEFA Champions League makes a player literally the star player to lead a team into being on the best teams in Europe's elite competition.

In the last players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Gareth Bale used to dominate the metrics having the most goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League as Barcelona and Real Madrid dominating the competition for the last decade.

But now, with Messi and Ronaldo gradually fading last the older generation. New players are becoming the star attraction in Europe's top tier competition.

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are the stars of world football for present and the future.

Vinicius as already won a Champions League with Real Madrid in 2021, playing in Real Madrid, the Champions League gives an extra motivation to not just participate but win the competition every year. Vinicius Jr being the top goal contributor is no surprise. Vinicius Jr is a top player and is becoming the main man for real.

Most goal contributions in UEFA Champions League |Kylian Mbappé | sportz point
After rejecting Real Madrid, Mbappe is becoming Mr. Paris Saint Germain. (Image- The Mirror)

Kylian Mbappe is already a superstar at an early age and he is living up to his absolute potential leading PSG, a team where Messi and Neymar plays, Mbappe stands out as the leader and the face of PSG and French football in general. PSG has disappointed in the last two seasons of UEFA Champions League but Kylian Mbappe has done his bit having 22 goal contributions.

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What more can we say about Karim Benzema, the a Ballon d'or winner, five times UEFA Champions League winner, the main goal scoring outlet for the Los Merengues. Benzema has been the pillar of Madrid with 22 goal contributions while winning the Champions League trophy in 2021. At the age of 35, Benzema is still a phenomenal striker and a legend in the Spanish capital.

Robert Lewandowski has been one of the most consistent player and goalscorer in the last decade. But his 21 goal contributions were not enough to help Barcelona qualify for the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League. The Blaugrana have failed to progress from the group stage, instead finishing third, two seasons in row, going down to the UEFA Europa League.

Mohamed Salah is Mr. Liverpool in every way possible. His sheer quantity of goals and assists have propelled the Merseyside Reds into a major entity in the UEFA Champions League once again. Reaching the final in 2021, failing against Real Madrid.

Most Goal Contributions in UEFA Champions League in the last two seasons:

23 - Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)

22 - Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint Germain)

22 - Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

21 - Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

20 - Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

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Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 Highlights: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB

Catch the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 highlights as a brace from Ferran Torres and an added time goal from Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona win by 4-2 and climb the top of the points table.

Mar 16, 2025, 10:44 PM1 min read

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Sportz Point. Tonight we will be bringing you live updates of the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 match at Metropolitano.

this match probably holds the most important three points in this season's race for the Spanish League Championship. Barcelona Are just one point ahead of Atletico Madrid and a win for them might fix their position at the top of the La Liga table.

Meantime a win for Atletico Madrid would push them to the title race again and force Barcelona to slip down to number three in the points table with Real Madrid staying at the top after their win against Villarreal CF.

This is Koushik Biswas, with all the updates, stats, news and commentary of one of the most important matches of the season for you. Sit back and relax. Enjoy the coverage.

LIVE Updates

Mar 16, 2025, 8:06 PM

Final Score

Mar 16, 2025, 10:39 PM

Final verdict: Barcelona at the top of table

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB | sportzpoint.com

In the end, Barcelona got what they were looking for. With nearly 11 games to go for them, they climb back to the top of the table with 60 points. 

They are now equal with Real Madrid but they have a far better goal difference to be at the top. 

It was a perfect start for Atletico Madrid with a goal from Julian Alvarez in the first half and from Sorloth in the second half. They crowded the box and defended with the whole team but a team like Barcelona are always tough to the restricted like that. 

Inigo Martinez and Pedri alongside Kounde were superb for Barcelona as they kept the team calm even after going down. 

Lewandowski scored the first one for them with a cool head and Ferran Torres then came from the bench to score the equaliser. 

Lamine Yamal then produced a clutch finish in the added time while Torres scored his second to put an end to the coffin. 

Thank you to everyone who stayed up late for the match. I hope you enjoyed the game and the coverage. This is Koushik Biswas, saying you good night. See you in the next game. 

Mar 16, 2025, 10:34 PM

Inigo was great for Barcelona this evening!

Mar 16, 2025, 10:30 PM

For sure

Mar 16, 2025, 10:30 PM

THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING!

Mar 16, 2025, 10:18 PM

Barcelona are at top!

La Liga Standings

# Team P W D L DIFF Pts
1 Barcelona 27 19 3 5 +48 60
2 Real Madrid 28 18 6 4 +32 60
3 Atl. Madrid 28 16 8 4 +24 56
4 Athletic Club 28 14 10 4 +22 52
5 Villarreal 27 12 8 7 +11 44
6 Real Betis 28 12 8 8 +3 44
7 Mallorca 28 11 7 10 -6 40
8 Celta 28 11 6 11 0 39
9 Rayo Vallecano 28 9 10 9 0 37
10 Getafe 28 9 9 10 +2 36
11 Sevilla 28 9 9 10 -5 36
12 Real Sociedad 28 10 5 13 -5 35
13 Girona 28 9 7 12 -5 34
14 Osasuna 27 7 12 8 -6 33
15 Espanyol 27 7 7 13 -13 28
16 Valencia 28 6 10 12 -15 28
17 Alavés 28 6 9 13 -10 27
18 Leganés 28 6 9 13 -17 27
19 Las Palmas 28 6 7 15 -15 25
20 Real Valladolid 28 4 4 20 -45 16

Mar 16, 2025, 10:02 PM

Full time | ATM 2-4 FCB

Mar 16, 2025, 10:02 PM

90+8' | Torres scores | ATM 2-4 FCB

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Ferran Torres puts an end to the coffin. 

He gets a brace and that will be it for Barcelona. 

Torres fins the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:59 PM

90+5' | Chance for Atletico

Chance for Atleitco but Barcelona defenders cleared it for a corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:56 PM

90+2' | Yaaaammmmmmaaaaallllll does it for Barcelona | ATM 2-3 FCB

As we were saying, there will be late drama. 

Lamine Yamal does it for Barcelona. 

Yamal's left-footed shot got a slight deflection and went straight into the goal. Oblak could not do anything to it. 

He gets a yellow card for taking off his shirt. 

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Mar 16, 2025, 9:55 PM

90' | 6 minutes added

6 minutes of injury time added. 

Enough time for goals. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:54 PM

90' | Sorloth slips

Lewandowski let the ball go away to Lewandowski and Sotloth had the chance to shoot with his left foot from the edge of the box. 

But, he slipped and missed the chance. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:50 PM

87' | Change for Atletico Madrid

Riquelme replaces Griezmann.

Mar 16, 2025, 9:50 PM

86' | Changes for Barcelona

OFF: Kounde 

ON: Araujo 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:48 PM

83' | Will we another late drama

This fixture has seen a few late dramas in the last few seasons. 

Will we see another one?

Meantime, Barcelona are preparing a few subs. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:43 PM

79' | Chance for Sorloth

Another chance for Sorloth to score.

But, he sends it wide. 

Simione us on the ground after the miss. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:42 PM

78' | Ferran Torres scores | ATM 2-2 FCB

Barcelona are back at it. 

Ferran Torres heads the ball inside the goal from an accurate cross from Raphinha. 

ATM 2-2 FCB

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Mar 16, 2025, 9:42 PM

The referee did gave that a handball

Mar 16, 2025, 9:41 PM

Barca's nemesis

Mar 16, 2025, 9:40 PM

77' | Easy for Oblak

Lamine Yamal curls one in from the left but it goes straight to the hands of Oblak. 

Easy save. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:37 PM

72' | Lewandowski puts one back for Barcelona | ATM 2-1 FCB

Barcelona with a perfect reply. 

Inigo Martinez with a cross. Lewandowski chest trapped the ball down and shot the ball inside the goal with a left-footed volley. 

Goal No. 22 for Lewandowski in La Liga this season.

ATM 2-1 FCB

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Robert Lewandowski scores his 22nd goal of La Liga 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Mar 16, 2025, 9:35 PM

70' | Sorloth loves Barcelona | ATM 2-0 FCB

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This is the sixth straight goal for Sorloth against FC Barcelona. Gallagher with the counterattack and cross for Sorloth to tap the ball inside the goal. 

A VAR check was down to check a potential handball on De Paul before the attack. 

But, the goal stays. 

ATM 2-0 FCB

Mar 16, 2025, 9:32 PM

Mar 16, 2025, 9:31 PM

66' | Changes for Barcelona

Mar 16, 2025, 9:30 PM

66' | Quick corner from Barcelona

Barcelona are now trying to outthink Atletico Madrid. 

A quick corner nearly opened a chance for them. But, Le Normand was there to do the job for Atletico Madrid. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:28 PM

64' | Yellow card

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Yellow card for Balde who took it for the team while trying to stop Simione on the byline. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:27 PM

63' | You have to give it to the Atletico defenders

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Barcelona have been trying hard to break in but they are looking so much comfortable in that position where they are defending with everyone.

Mar 16, 2025, 9:23 PM

60' | Changes for Atletico

In: Gallagher, Sorloth

Out: Lino, Julian Alvarez

Mar 16, 2025, 9:23 PM

59' | Chance for Lewandowski

Popped up ball from Yamal for Lewandowski to head the ball inside the goal. 

However, the ball was too long for him to control. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:22 PM

57' | Atletico are defending with 11 players

Atletico are defending with all of their players and Barcelona are finding it hard to go close to Oblak. 

Yamal earlier had the chance to shoot from close range but he decided to pass it to Dani Olmo. 

The pass was not accurate though. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:19 PM

55' | Le Normand with a great tackle

Le Normand stopped a counterattack from Barcelona as he fouled and brought down Lewandowski in the middle. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:17 PM

53' | Miss from Lewandowski

Raphinha with a cross and Lewandowski could not be at the end of it as Barcelona won another corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:16 PM

51' | Top class from Kounde

Again Atletico Madrid nearly made Barcelona pay off in the counterattack. 

Julian Alvarez was running away with the ball and once was in front of Kounde. 

But, before the Argentine could send the final pass, Kounde intercepted and cleared it out for a corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:14 PM

50' | Nearly for Barcelona

Dani Omo tapped the ball down for Lamine Yamal to take the ball inside the box. But his effort with the left foot missed the goal by a metre. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:12 PM

48' | Cubarsi looks for Pedri

Cubarsi with a threading pass to find Pedri inside the box. 

But the midfielder was marked down well and it was also too long for him. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:10 PM

46' | Barcelona win the corner

Good start to the second half for them as Pedri wins and sends the corner for Baarcelona. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:09 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either team as we come from the break. 

Barcelona start the second half. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:52 PM

First half | ATM 1-0 FCB

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Alavrez's goal hands Ateltico Madrid the lead | ATM 1-0 FCB at half-time | sportzpoint.com

70000 present at the ground would be delighted to see their team leave the field with a 1-0 goal lead. 

Barcelona had the possession but Atletico defended well to give themselves a chance to score with a counterattack. 

Julian Alvarez, the goal scorer for Atletico Madrid. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:50 PM

45' | Julian Alvarez scores | ATM 1-0 FCB

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Alavrez's goal hands Ateltico Madrid the lead | ATM 1-0 FCB at half-time | sportzpoint.com

Atletico Madrid breaks the deadlock. 

A long ball from Oblak initiated the attack and Griezmann's cross found Simione on the right. 

Simeone's cutback found Julian Alvarez in the middle and the Argentine striker side-footed the ball past Szczęsny for the first goal of the night. 

ATM 1-0 FCB

Mar 16, 2025, 8:47 PM

44' | Chance for Lewandowski

This is the best chance of the match so far. 

Pedri with a solid pass for Lewandowski. 

But, Lewandowski made it tough for himself after a poor first touch. 

He sends it over the crossbar. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:45 PM

41' | Lewandowski is marked down well

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Atletico Madrid have been able to mark Lewandowski down. 

Raphinha's threaded pass from the Polish striker could have created a chance for Barcelona. 

But the defensive line has marked him down so well that he did not have enough space to work with that ball. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:43 PM

39' | Yamal wins another foul

Yamal is brought down by Lino, again. No card though for the Atletico Madrid player. 

Yamal has been targeted by Atletico Madrid so far in the match. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:39 PM

37' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Mandava for a foul on Lamine Yamal, who was trying to make a quick run on the right flank. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:39 PM

Historic night for Oblak

Mar 16, 2025, 8:38 PM

Team Barcelona

Mar 16, 2025, 8:37 PM

34' | Loose from Lewandowski

Good pass from Olmo to find Lewandowski at the tip of the box. 

But, after a poor first touch, Lewandowski lost the ball to Le Normand. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:35 PM

31' | Pedri goes down

Raphinha did not go at the goal directly but popped the ball up for Pedri to head the ball into the goal. 

But, the Spaniard could not control the areal ball and fell down on the ground. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:33 PM

30' | Simeone is down

Even before the free-kick is taken, Simeone goes down after a slight touch from Kounde. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:32 PM

29' | Olmo wins a foul

Olmo wins a foul for Barcelona and they now have a free-kick from the edge of the box. 

Chance for the Catalan club. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:30 PM

27' | Good few minutes for Atletico

Atletico have been able to find space on the left as Lino and Julian Alvarez made a few entries in the final third. 

But, Kounde and Cubarsi have been up to the task as well,

Mar 16, 2025, 8:29 PM

26' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Kounde as he came running from behind to tackle Mandava. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 PM

25' | Failed cross from Raphinha

Despite being in great form, Raphinha has not scored against Atletico Madrid. 

This time his cross from left goes straight to Oblak. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 PM

24' | Casado on ground again

Griezmann caught Casado again as the youngster went for a shot. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:25 PM

22' | Good save from Szczęsny

Top class save from Szczęsny as Alvarez was one-on-one against him inside the box. 

However, the Argentine was offside while accepting the pass. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:24 PM

22' | Cubarsi makes a block

Cubarsi blocks a shot from Lino. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:24 PM

21' | Casado is in pain

This is the second time Casado was struck on his leg. 

This time he blocked a cross from Lino.

Another corner for Atletico. Julian Alvaraz takes it. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:22 PM

18' | Brave from Szczęsny

Brave decision from Szczęsny to come out early to clear out a threading pass from Julian Alvarez. 

It could have been a chance for Atletico. But, Szczęsny was sharp to stop that. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:20 PM

17' | Corner for Atleitco

Julian Alvarez scores for Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | sportzpoint.com

For the first time, Julian Alvarez was able to drift away from the Barcelona defenders on the left. 

Casado tried to tackle him and gave away the corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:18 PM

14' | Lewandowski's header

Kounde's with a lobbed ball from the edge of the box and Lewandowski jumped high enough to beat the defenders.

However, he could not find the power and direction to beat Oblak there. 

Easy grab for Oblak. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:17 PM

13' | Llorente blocks a shot

Barcelona have been able to keep possession of the ball and make a quick transition from left to right as well. 

Balde's cut back this time allowed Kounde to take a chance with a right-footed shot. 

But, Llorente made a good block 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:14 PM

10' | De Paul tries his luck

Reinildo Mandava has been able to make a few runs on the left. But, Kounde has been exceptional as well down there. 

This time Mandava's run allowed De Paul to take a chance with a shot from outside of the box. 

But, just like his teammates, he was far away from the target. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:09 PM

6' | Nearly from Yamal

Mar 16, 2025, 8:08 PM

4' | Yamal in action

Lamine Yamal tried to make a quick entry from the right. But, Reinildo Mandava got the better of him. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:06 PM

2' | Simeone misses the target

Simeone after receiving a long ball from the mid-field, went for the long shot from outside of the box. 

He was far away from the target. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:03 PM

Kick-off!

Atletico Madrid kicks things off. 

They are in their retro red and white jersey.

Barcelona are their third away green kit. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:02 PM

VS RACISM!

Both teams click a picture with the "VS RACISM" poster that La Liga promoted to promote anti-racism. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:00 PM

Players are coming out of the tunnel

Two sides are coming out to the middle for the anthem and handshakes. 

Atletico Madrid fans are chanting their anthem. 

Mar 16, 2025, 7:42 PM

Support for the visitors as well!

Mar 16, 2025, 7:41 PM

Spidey is HERE!

Mar 16, 2025, 7:31 PM

Two changes for Atletico Madrid as well!

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Le Normand and Samu Lino returned to the playing XI for Diego Simeone's side | sportzpoint.com

Le Normand and Samu Lino returned to the playing XI for Diego Simeone's side. 

Mar 16, 2025, 7:29 PM

Two changes for Barceclona

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Pau Cubarsi returned to the starting XI after getting suspended in the Champions League first leg against Benfica. Marc Casado also returned to the midfield for Hansi Flick's team.

Mar 16, 2025, 7:17 PM

Lineups | Atletico Madrid

Starting XI: J. Oblak (c), M. Llorente, R. Le Normand, C. Lenglet, R. Mandava, G. Simeone, R. de Paul, P. Barrios, S. Lino, A. Griezmann, J. Álvarez.

Subs: Antonio Gomis, Juan Musso, José María Giménez, Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta, Javi Galán, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo Riquelme, Conor Gallagher, Alexander Sørloth.

Mar 16, 2025, 7:13 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, Iñigo Martínez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Koundé.

Subs: Gavi, R. Araujo, Ferran, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Fermín, Pau Víctor, F. De Jong, Eric, Kochen, H. Fort, Gerard Martín.

Mar 16, 2025, 6:35 PM

"It will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick

"The team seems really focused. We are looking forward to the game and it will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick | sportzpoint.com

"The team seems really focused. We are looking forward to the game and it will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick

Mar 16, 2025, 6:32 PM

"FC Barcelona is a very complete team that plays as a team in a brilliant way:" Simione

"FC Barcelona is a very complete team that plays as a team in a brilliant way:" Simione | sportzpoint.com

Mar 16, 2025, 4:30 PM

Atletico's squad for the match

Mar 16, 2025, 4:27 PM

Barcelona's squad for the match

Cubarsí, Balde, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, ⁠Pedri, ⁠Lewandowski, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, ⁠Pablo Torre, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, ⁠F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, Kochen, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín

Mar 16, 2025, 2:53 PM

Last 10 meetings (all competitions)

Feb 25, 2025: Barcelona 4-4 Atletico (Copa del Rey Semi-Finals)
Dec 21, 2024: Barcelona 1-2 Atletico (La Liga)
Apr 17, 2024: Atletico 0-3 Barcelona (La Liga)
Dec 03, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Apr 23, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Jan 08, 2023: Atletico 0-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
Feb 06, 2022: Barcelona 4-2 Atletico (La Liga)
Oct 02, 2021: Atletico 2-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
May 08, 2021: Barcelona 0-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Nov 21, 2020: Atletico 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga)

Mar 16, 2025, 2:52 PM

ATM vs FCB: Head-to-head stats

Matches Played Atletico Madrid Wins Draws Barcelona Wins
244 77 57 110

 

Mar 16, 2025, 11:18 AM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 match LIVE on GXR App and Website. Unfortunately, there are no television streamings for the match.

Mar 16, 2025, 11:17 AM

Match Details

Match: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2024 - 25

Date: 17 March. 2025

Time: 1.30 am IST

Venue: Metropolitano

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10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League

Explore the top 10 African players with the most goals in UEFA Champions League history, featuring legends like Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o.

Mar 13, 2025, 7:12 AM6 min read

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The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, boasting the best talent from around the globe. Over the years, African players have made a significant impact on Europe's elite competition, with many of them showcasing their skills but also finding the back of the net consistently.

From legendary strikers to dynamic wingers, this article highlights the top 10 African players with the most goals in Champions League history, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the grandest stage of European football.

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League:

Rank Player Country Goals
1 Mohamed Salah Egypt 50
2 Didier Drogba Ivory Coast 44
3 Samuel Eto'o Cameroon 30
4 Sadio Mane Senegal 27
5 Riyad Mahrez Algeria 20
6 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Gabon 17
7 Seydou Doumbia Ivory Coast 15
8

Vincent Aboubakar

Cameroon 14
9 Rabah Madjer Algeria 12
10 Sebastien Haller Ivory Coast 12

10. Sebastian Haller| 12 Goals | Ivory Coast:

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While the Ivorian found the net just 10 times in 48 games for the Hammers, he experienced a career revival at Ajax, netting an impressive 32 times in 50 games. Sebastian Haller made his Champions League debut in the 2021-22 season, scoring in his first seven games in the competition, including four in his debut against Ruben Amorim’s Sporting. Haller scored just one more UEFA Champions League goal and was given just 10 minutes in the German side’s 2024 final defeat to Real Madrid.

9. Rabah Madjer | Algeria | 12 Goals:

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Madjer is considered one of the best players in the history of Algerian football and shot to renown as a Porto player in the 1980s. He scored six goals on Porto’s first UEFA Champions League winning run, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Madjer retired in 1992 and twice managed his home country, having played in their first ever World Cup in 1982.

8. Vincent Aboubakar | 14 Goals | Cameroon: 

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Aboubakar made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2014 with Porto, scoring a goal in a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov. He came back with a goal in the return fixture at home to Shakhtar and scored his first knockout goal against Basel but was an unused substitute in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich, including the 6-1 defeat that sent Porto out.

In the next two seasons, one spent at Porto and the other at Besiktas, Aboubakar netted six times but failed to get out of the group stage. He scored his final Champions League goals in 2017 with a brace against Monaco but was injured for the last 16 tie against Liverpool, a 5-0 defeat at the Estádio do Dragao.

7. Seydou Doumbia | 15 Goals | Ivory Coast:

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Doumbia scored 15 UEFA Champions League goals in 31 games for three different clubs in his career. He moved to Basel in 2016, scoring just once in six games before ending his European run at Sporting in the 2017-18 season. He made his debut with CSKA Moscow, scoring five times in the 2011-12 season, but never hit that height again.

6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Gabon | 17 Goals:

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 Aubameyang primarily scored his goals with Dortmund, he managed just two for Chelsea, but Gabon’s all-time top scorer never made it past the UEFA Champions League quarter finals having twice exited at that stage in 2014 and 2017. Aubameyang is, however, the all-time top goal scorer in Europa League history, netting 34 times in 62 games.

5. Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | 20 Goals:

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Riyad Mahrez kicked things off with two goals in Leicester’s opening group match against Brugge before finding the net two more times ahead of the knockouts. He played every minute of Leicester’s knockout run but could only manage a single assist in that time. 

In the 2020-21 season, Mahrez was a crucial player on Manchester City’s run, scoring in the quarters before three goals against PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he could not find the net as City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the final. By the time of the 2023 win, Mahrez had fallen down the City pecking order and stayed on the bench for the whole of the 1-0 win against Inter.

4. Sadio Mane | Senegal | 27 Goals:

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The 2019 and 2022 African Player of the Year Mane was a talisman in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool rebuild. Joining in 2016, Mane along with Salah and Roberto Firmino combined to be a lethal front three with the Senegalese player scoring 10 goals in the 17-18 UEFA Champions League season, a figure only beaten by his team-mates and Cristiano Ronaldo. Moving to Bayern Munich in 2022, Mane struggled to replicate his Liverpool form but still scored three goals in the group stages before departing for Al-Nassr in 2023.

3. Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | 30 Goals:

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The four-time African player of the year winner, a figure only matched by Yaya Toure, scored most of his UEFA Champions League goals for Barcelona including six in their 2005-06 triumph and four in the 2008-09 win under Pep Guardiola. Moving to Inter in 2009, Eto’o became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Champions Leagues at different clubs and played every game in the Jose Mourinho-masterminded run. Still considered by many to be the best African player of all-time, Samuel Eto’o was a deadly mix of pace and clinical finishing.

2. Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast | 44 Goals:

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With 10 goals in 10 finals, the Ivorian was the man for the big occasion, and he made his UEFA Champions League debut with Marseille in 2003, scoring five goals in six games. Getting his move to Chelsea the following season, Drogba hit the same number in the 2004-05 campaign but managed just one goal in seven appearances the next year. 

He scored twice in the 2008 semi-final to set up a clash against rivals Manchester United, but a John Terry slip in a rain-soaked Moscow denied Chelsea their first UEFA Champions League title. But that success would come in 2012 with Drogba playing a starring role in the final.

1. Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 50 Goals:

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Considering he scored just three goals in his first 15 UEFA Champions League appearances, betting on Mohamed Salah to one day become the leading African goal-scorer would have seemed a waste of money back in 2016. Famously a second choice of Klopp – the German preferred Julian Brandt – Salah hit 10 goals in his first UEFA Champions League season at Anfield, propelling Liverpool to their first final since 2007 but an early injury caused by Sergio Ramos forced him to the sideline as Real Madrid won 3-1 in Kyiv.

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Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Barcelona through to quarter-finals with an easy 4-1 win on aggregate

Read the Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg highlights as a brace from Raphina and a world-class goal from Yamal helped Barcelona enter the quarter-finals.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:52 PM1 min read

Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Barcelona through to quarter-finals with an easy 4-1 win on aggregate | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome everyone to our LIVE coverage. Tonight, we have the second leg of the round of 16 fixtures in UEFA Champions League 2024-25

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE updates, scores and news from the web desk. 

Barcelona are leading by 1-0 after the first leg in Lisbon and a draw would ensure them a place in the final eight. Meantime, Benfica would have to win by more than 1 goal to stay in the competition. 

Barcelona will be without young central defender Pau Cubarsi, who was shown a direct red card in the match. 

Read the full Barcelona vs Benfica match preview here.

LIVE Updates

Mar 11, 2025, 7:47 PM

Fina verdict

Barcelona's unbeaten streak in 2025 goes to 17 games now. They have scored 56 goals in those 17 games and are now through to the quarter-final of UEFA Champions League 2024025 as well.

Flick-ball has been working brilliantly for them. 

Raphinha has shown he is among the best footballers in the world at the moment and Lamine Yamal has again proved why is has been called the next Messi!

Benfica were no match for the Catalan club. Barcelona will now face either of Lyon or Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals. 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:44 PM

Sensational!

Raphinha's game by numbers vs. Benfica:

  • 6 dribbles 
  • 6 crosses
  • 3 shots
  • 2 shots on target
  • 2 goals
  • 2 chances created
  • 1 assist 

 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:39 PM

Full time | Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (4-1 agg)

Mar 11, 2025, 7:37 PM

90' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes added as injury time.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:34 PM

87' | Change for Barcelona

Eric Garcia replaces Inigo Martinez.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:33 PM

87' | Otamendi blocks a shot

Otamendi dives in desperation to block a shot from Gavi.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:33 PM

86' | Block by Kounde

Kounde blocks the header from Amdouni from a corner. Szczęsny had it covered though. 

 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:30 PM

84' | Change for Benfica

Araujo has been replaced by Rego.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:30 PM

83' | Barcelona are cruising here!

They trap Otamendi for another offside and it looks like they are now inch closer to making it to the final eight. 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:28 PM

80' | Changes for Barcelona

De Jong and Yamal have been replaced by Casado and Fermin Lopez.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:24 PM

77' | Martinez blocks a shot

Inigo Martinez has been solid and this time he blocked a shot from Dahl with a big leaping slide. 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:21 PM

73' | Torres misses the target

Otamendi conceded a foul on Ferran. He took the free-kick and missed the target by a mile.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:17 PM

70' | Double change for Benfica

Belotti and Barreiro replaced Kokcu and Florentino.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:16 PM

70' | Two changes for Barcelona

Lewandowski and Dani Olmo make their way for Gavi and Ferran Torres. 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:14 PM

68' | Barcelona playing like training session

It has been passes, passes and passes from the Barcelona players and it is quite looking like a training ground routine for them. 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:12 PM

65' | De Jong misses the chance

Lamine Yamal with an outrageous pass with the heel of the boot and Kounde's cross from the right found an outstretched De Jong going for the goal. 

But, he missed the target.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:09 PM

61' | Can Benfica make a comeback?

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Mar 11, 2025, 7:06 PM

Already legendary

Mar 11, 2025, 7:05 PM

57' | Chance for Barcelona

Raphinha with another solid run on the left and he played it across for Dani Olmo to find the net.

But, the ball was too long for the Spaniard. 

Mar 11, 2025, 7:04 PM

56' | Double change for Benfica

Amdouni and Sanches replace Schjelderup and Aktürkoğlu.

Mar 11, 2025, 7:01 PM

For the doc!

Mar 11, 2025, 6:59 PM

Barce bench is getting ready!

Eric García, Fermín López, Gavi, and Ferran Torres are warming up for Barcelona

Mar 11, 2025, 6:56 PM

49' | Goal but offside

Aursnes scores one for Benfica but Pavlidis was offside leading to the goal. 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:55 PM

48' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Antonio Silva for a foul on Raphinha. 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:52 PM

Second half starts!

No changes for either teams

Mar 11, 2025, 6:50 PM

More stat for Raphinha

Raphinha Dias has scored 11 goals in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25, the most of any Brazilian player for any club in a single season

Mar 11, 2025, 6:49 PM

What a season for Raphinha!

Only Lionel Messi (14 goals, 5 assists in 2011-12) has more Champions League goal involvements in a single season for Barcelona than Raphinha (11 goals, 5 assists) 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:36 PM

Half-time | Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (4-1 agg.)

Mar 11, 2025, 6:34 PM

45' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes have been added as injury time.

Mar 11, 2025, 6:32 PM

42' | Raphinha scores | BAR 3-1 BEN (4-1 agg)

Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Updates, Scores and News: Raphinha scores a first-half brace | sportzpoint.com

The goal has been given finally.

Balde had a great buildup, run, and pass, and Raphinha had a clinical finish.

The referee was making sure that no one was offside. 

11 goals in 10 UCL games for Raphinha this season. 

Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (4-1 agg).

Mar 11, 2025, 6:30 PM

43' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Otamendi for descent. He will miss the next match if they qualify.

Mar 11, 2025, 6:28 PM

41' | Trubin makes a save

Chance for Lewandowski to extend the lead from a close-range shot. However, he hit the ball straight to Trubin with power.

Trubin was able to make the save.

Mar 11, 2025, 6:26 PM

This is ART

Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Updates, Scores and News: Yamal does a Messi to hand Barcelona lead | BAR 2-1 BEN (3-1 agg)

Mar 11, 2025, 6:26 PM

39' | Pavlidis hits the woodwork

Pavlidis hit the far post but he was already offside leading to the attack.

Mar 11, 2025, 6:22 PM

35' | Benfica finding it hard to get the ball back

Barcelona have been solid holding the ball and making an enormous amount of runs in the final third. 

Benfica had failed to keep the ball to themselves and win the back as well. 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:20 PM

Stats by Opta

At 17 years and 241 days, Lamine Yamal has become the youngest player to both score and assist in the same Champions League game, surpassing Breel Embolo's previous record for Basel against Ludogorets Razgrad in 2014 (17 years, 263 days).

Mar 11, 2025, 6:19 PM

He is special

Mar 11, 2025, 6:17 PM

27' | Yamal scores | BAR 2-1 BEN (3-1 agg)

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WHAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT?

Lamine Yamal does a Lionel Messi here!

He first saved the ball from going out and then created a chance for himself to have a look at the goal and go with his left foot. 

He curls it in past a diving Trubin for one of the most stunning goals you will ever see from a 17-year-old kid.

Barccelona 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg)

Mar 11, 2025, 6:11 PM

24' | Yamal misses the target

On the left, again, Yamal found the space and the speed to make a quick entry in the final third. 

But, his left-footed effort missed the goal by a whisker. 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:10 PM

Nearly for Raphinha

Lewandowski's pass from the edge of the box nearly gave Raphinha to make a run inside the box.

The Brazilian was nearly one-on-one against Trubin. But, Trubin came running and was just able to grab the ball before Raphinha could do any damage.

 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:08 PM

Is this the best pair in the football right now?

Yamal assisted for Raphinha early in the game - Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Updates, Scores and News: Two early goals in Barcelona | BAR 1-1 BEN (2-1 agg) | sportzpoint.com

Mar 11, 2025, 6:07 PM

19' | Chance for Lewandowski

Lamine Yamal had the chance to go for the goal. But, he decided to pass it across to Lewandowski.

However, the pass was a tad long for Lewandowski. 

Mar 11, 2025, 6:01 PM

13' | Otamendi scores | BAR 1-1 BEN (2-1 agg)

Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Updates, Scores and News: Nicolas Otamendi equalised for Benfica | sportzpoint.com

What a comeback from the visitors!

Schjelderup with their first corner and Otanmeding headed the ball inside the goal for the equaliser. 

Szczęsny got a hand to it. But, it was not enough to stop the goal. Otamendi is now the third-oldest scorer in a Champions League knockout game at the age of 37 years 27 days

Barcelona 1-1 Benfica (2-1 agg)

Mar 11, 2025, 6:00 PM

11' | Raphinha scores | BAR 1 (2-0) BEN 0

Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Updates, Scores and News: Two early goals in Barcelona | BAR 1-1 BEN (2-1 agg) | sportzpoint.com

Wonderful play from Lamine Yamal. 

He makes another entry to the box and with a side-of-the-boot pass finds Raphhinha. Raphinha precisely side-volleyed the ball inside the goal for their first goal. 

Barcelona 1-0 Benfica (2-0 in agg.) 

 

Mar 11, 2025, 5:58 PM

10' | Miss from Lewandowski

How good is Lamine Yamal!

The 17-year-old with a run on the right and then made the quick entry in the final third before giving it away to Lewandowski. 

Lewandowski could not take the chance though after a poor start.

Mar 11, 2025, 5:56 PM

9' | Save from Trubin

Good save from Turbin. Balde with the left-footed shot form the close range.

But, Raphinha was already offside leading to Balde's shot. 

Mar 11, 2025, 5:55 PM

8' | Interception by Inigo

Schjelderup cross from the middle was intercepted by Inigo Martinez. However, the player was already offside leading up to the cross. 

Mar 11, 2025, 5:54 PM

6' | No power from Yamal

Dani Olmo's pass found Pedri with lots of space. After a run through the middle, Pedri found Yamal on the right. 

But, Yamal could not find the power he was looking for and it is an easy grab for Trubin.

Mar 11, 2025, 5:52 PM

LIVE Score

 

Mar 11, 2025, 5:50 PM

3' | Nearly for Raphinha

Cross from the right nearly found Raphinha inside the box. 

But, it was too long for him. 

Mar 11, 2025, 5:49 PM

2' | Early attack from Barcelona

Barcelona's early attack gave Pedri to go for a show from outside the box. 

His shot was blocked by the Benfica wall.

Mar 11, 2025, 5:47 PM

Kick-off!

Barcelona in their red and blue start the proceedings. 

Mar 11, 2025, 5:46 PM

One minute of silence has been observed

Barcelona hold a moment of silence ahead of their match vs. Benfica in honor of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García, who died on Saturday

Mar 11, 2025, 5:34 PM

Will they score tonight?

Mar 11, 2025, 5:31 PM

Warmed Up

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Mar 11, 2025, 5:29 PM

Ready

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Mar 11, 2025, 5:16 PM

Lineups | Benfica

Benfica XI: Trubin; Tomás Araujo, António Silva, Otamendi, Dahl, Florentino, Aursnes, Kökcü, Aktürkoğlu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup

Subs: Samuel Soares, Leandro Santos, Adrian Bajrami, Gonçalo Oliveira, Gianluca Prestianni, Nuno Félix, João Rêgo, Renato Sanches, Leandro Barreiro, Zeki Amdouni, Arthur Cabral, Andrea Belotti.

Mar 11, 2025, 5:16 PM

Lineups | Barcelona

XI: Szczęsny, Balde, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde.

Subs: Gavi, Ferran, Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Eric, Kochen, H. Fort, Gerard Martín.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:24 PM

Recent form | Benfica

  • 08/03/25Benfica 3-0 CD Nacional (Liga Portugal Betclic)
  • 06/03/25Benfica 0-1 Barcelona (UEFA Champions League)
  • 27/02/25Benfica 1-0 Sporting Braga (Taça de Portugal)
  • 22/02/25Benfica 3-0 Boavista (Liga Portugal Betclic)
  • 19/02/25Benfica 3-3 AS Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
  • 15/02/25Santa Clara 0-1 Benfica (Liga Portugal Betclic)

Mar 11, 2025, 2:23 PM

Recent form | FC Barcelona

  • 06/03/25Benfica 0-1 Barcelona (UEFA Champions League)
  • 02/03/25Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad (LaLiga)
  • 26/02/25Barcelona 4-4 Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey)
  • 23/02/25Las Palmas 0-2 Barcelona (LaLiga)
  • 18/02/25Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga)
  • 10/02/25Sevilla 1-4 Barcelona (LaLiga)

Mar 11, 2025, 2:20 PM

Barcelona vs Benfica: Head-to-head in UCL

Team Wins Draws Goals
Benfica 2 4 11
Barcelona 4 4 13

 

Mar 11, 2025, 2:11 PM

Tonight's Venue | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Pass for Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys extended

Mar 11, 2025, 2:10 PM

How to watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website with a paid subscription. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Mar 11, 2025, 2:09 PM

Match Details

Match: Benfica vs FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16, Second leg

Date: 11 March, 2025

Time: 11.15 pm IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

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Benfica vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Highlights: Raphinha's strike helps 10 men Barcelona beat Benfica by 1-0

Read the Benfica vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 highlights as Raphinha's strike helped 10-men Barcelona defeat Benfica by 1-0 in the first leg

Mar 5, 2025, 10:07 PM1 min read

Benfica vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Highlights: Raphinha's strike helps 10 men Barcelona beat Benfica by 1-0 | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another UEFA Champions League night. Tonight we will be covering the first leg of the round of sixteen fixture between Benfica and FC Barcelona.

Last time when these two teams faced each other, Barcelona enjoyed a 5-4 win over the Portuguese giants. What was more remarkable was that Barcelona were down and out by 2-4 and then went on to win the match. 

So, with Benfica looking to take their revenge on their own turf, this promises to be an exciting battle. This is Koushik Biswas who will bring you all the live updates of the Benfica vs FC Barcelona match. 

Enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Mar 5, 2025, 7:58 PM

LIVE Score!

 

Mar 5, 2025, 10:02 PM

Full-time | Benfica 0-1 Barcelona

Benfica vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 LIVE Updates: Raphinha hands 10-men Barcelona the lead; BEN 1-0 BAR | sportzpoint.com

Barcelona have done it. 

They lost one man in the 22nd minute of the match and they not only survived the game, they won the game by 1-0.

Antonio Silva's misplaced pass gave Raphinha a half-chance to score and the Brazilian made sure he hands Barcelona an advantage going into the second leg. 

Szczęsny was another hero for Barcelona with multiple saves throughout the game.

That's it from my side. Good night and see you in the second leg.

 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:59 PM

90+4' | Save from Szczęsny

Sanches with a on-target shot from outside the box and Szczęsny dived to his left to make the save.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:55 PM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Rego for a foul on Pedri.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:55 PM

4 minutes added

4 minutes added as injury time. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:53 PM

89' | Rego with a bi-cycle kick

Acrobatic from Rego as he wins another corner for Benfica.

Three in a row for them now.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:53 PM

88' | Chance for Benfica

A fully stretched Rego could not get the touch he was looking for at the far post. It goes for a corner.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:49 PM

84' | Double change for Benfica

Kokcu and Pavlidis are replaced by Sanches and Cabral.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:48 PM

82' | Belloti is offside

Ouuuuuuu! 

Touch and go here as Belotti was pulled down by Szczęsny inside the box. 

But, the replay and VAR showed that he was already offside leading the incident. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:43 PM

78' | Double change for Barcelona

De Jong and Lewandowski are replaced by Martin and Casado.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:42 PM

77' | Save from Szczęsny

Save from the Barcelona goalkeeper as he denied Aktürkoğlu with a diving save. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:41 PM

76' | Araujo with an interception

Great positioning from the Barcelona captain as he intercepted another effort from Benfica. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:38 PM

73' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Carreras for a foul on Kounde. He will miss the next match.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:36 PM

70' | Double change for Benfica

Rego and Belotti replaced Schjelderup and Barreiro..

Mar 5, 2025, 9:35 PM

69' | Handball

Barcelona defenders are celebrating every win inside the box. Aktürkoğlu handed the ball and Barcelona won a free-kick as they negotiated with another danger. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:33 PM

67' | Save from Szczęsny

Save from Szczęsny as Aursnes tried to send the ball between the defenders from inside the box. 

Easy save from Szczęsny.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:31 PM

FLAIR AND POWER

Mar 5, 2025, 9:28 PM

61' | Raphinha scores | BEN 0-1 BAR

RAAAAAPHHHHIIIINNNNHHHAAAAAAAAAA!

What a strike! 

A mistake from Antonio Silva gave a half-chance to the Brazilian who made them pay with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box.

9 goals in 9 UCL games for Raphinha this season. 

Barcelona take the lead. 

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Mar 5, 2025, 9:24 PM

60' | Barcelona have a corner

Time to time, Barcelona have tried to break free from the flanks. 

This time Kounde made a good run to get to the ball and then win the corner. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:22 PM

57' | Change for Benfica

Tomas Araujo is replaced by Dahl.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:20 PM

56' | Change for Barcelona

Yamal is replaced by Ferran Torres. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:17 PM

52' | Block from Carreras

Carreras blocks Yamal's shot from the left of the box. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:16 PM

51' | Szczęsny makes another save

He keeps on making those saves. 

This time he denies Aursnes from close range.  

Mar 5, 2025, 9:15 PM

50' | Chance for Benfica

Huge chance and their best so far in the second half. Pavlidis misses an easy chance from a close range. Schjelderup with the cutback for the Greek star.

He sent the ball over the goal.

Mar 5, 2025, 9:15 PM

FIGHT

Mar 5, 2025, 9:12 PM

47' | Save from Szczęsny

Attack from Benfica. They have been looking to find a space in the final third. 

After getting blocked twice, Kokcu went for a shot from outside the box, which went wide. 

Mar 5, 2025, 9:10 PM

Second half starts

Mar 5, 2025, 8:55 PM

Half-time | Benfica 0-0 Barcelona

Eventful first-half. 

Four yellow cards, many saves and a direct red-card but no goals. 

INTERESTING. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:53 PM

45+7' | Chance for Barcelona

Huge chance for Barcelona as Pedri's cheeky pass found Raphinha on the run. 

But, his final cross could not find Yamal as Carreras made the interception. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:50 PM

45+5' | Yellow card

Yellow card for António Silva for a foul on Balde.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:48 PM

45+3' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Ronald Araújo for descent. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:46 PM

45' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Barreiro for a foul on Inigo Martinez. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:46 PM

44' | 5 minutes added

5 minutes added to the half-time. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:44 PM

43' | Another save from Szczęsny

Huge save from Szczęsny. He denies Kerem Aktürkoğlu from a close range. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:42 PM

41' | Interception from Antonio Silva

Important interception from Antonio Silva as Raphinha's attempted cutback could have been threatening for them.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:40 PM

38' | Play continues under smoke

Under the smoke from the fireworks the play continues. 

Benfica are on the attack but Barcelona, with 10 men have shown composure. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:36 PM

35' | Play has been paused

The play has been paused due to fireworks. 

Image

Mar 5, 2025, 8:35 PM

34' | Chance for Barcelona

Barcelona broke through Raphinha making a run on the left. However, his attempted cross from the left was blocked by Tomás Araújo. 

Corner for Barcelona. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:34 PM

The moment of the match so far!

Benfica vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 LIVE Updates: Direct red to Pau Cubarsi; BEN 0-0 BAR | sportzpoint.com

Mar 5, 2025, 8:31 PM

30' | De Jong fouls again

Defensively Barcelona have not looked at their best tonight. 

Benfica are putting more and more pressure on them. 

Free-kicks and corners for Benfica but they have not found any way yet though. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:28 PM

27' | Change for Barcelona

Dani Olmo has been replaced by Ronald Araujo. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:26 PM

25' | Szczęsny makes the save

Kökçü's on-target free-kick was saved by Szczęsny.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:24 PM

22' | Red card for Cubarsi

Direct red card for Pau Cubarsi. Pavlidis was running away with the ball and Cubarsi came running from behind to make the tackle. 

He does not get anything on the ball and gets a lot of Pavlidis. 

VAR is going on. 

VAR agrees with the referee and Cubarsi is off. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:22 PM

THAT TRIPLE SAVE FROM TRUBIN

THAT TRIPLE SAVE FROM TRUBIN | sportzpoint.com

Mar 5, 2025, 8:18 PM

17' | Pavlidis misses the target

Benfica again took advantage of the high-line maintained by Barcelona and broke through the defence easily. 

This time Pavlidis made an entry to the final and after a cutback went for the goal with a left-footed shot. 

His shot was wide though.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:15 PM

14' | Save from Szczęsny

Benfica were quick to break and this gave Schjelderup a chance to side-foot the ball. 

However, his effort was saved by Szczęsny.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:14 PM

13' | Triple save from Trubin

Ohhhh my god! 

Olmo, Yamal and Lewandowski - all were denied by Trubin in a single play.

Raphinha's cross gave Olmo the chance to shoot, the rebound shot from Yamal was also saved.

Lewandowski tried to head the ball inside, which was grabbed by Trubin at the end.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:12 PM

11' | Easy for Trubin

Raphinha switched his side to the right and he passed the ball to Kounde to make the run inside the box.

Kounde went too far and he had a tough angle to beat Trubin. Eventually, it was an easy grab for Trubin.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:10 PM

8' | Barcelona enjoying possession

Barcelona now have got to the tune of the match with many final third entries and one corner for them as well.

Benfica have struggled to get the ball back from the visitors. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:07 PM

5' | We can expect lots of goals tonight

Just like the last game between these two clubs, we're watching high-line from Barcelona and Benfica, just like past, looking to press high.

Mar 5, 2025, 8:03 PM

2' | Dani Olmo sends it wide

Raphinha and Lewandowski's build-up gave Dani Olmo to have a go at the goal. 

But, he sent it wide. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:02 PM

1' | Chance for Benfica

Szczęsny makes an important save. Kerem Aktürkoğlu nearly gave Benfica the perfect start. 

Mar 5, 2025, 8:01 PM

Kick-off!

We are underway in Lisbon.

Barcelona start the proceedings.

Mar 5, 2025, 7:55 PM

Having fun

Mar 5, 2025, 7:53 PM

Ready!

Mar 5, 2025, 7:05 PM

Lineups | Benfica

Starting XI: Trubin, Carreras, António Silva, Aursnes, Orkun Kökçü, Pavlidis, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Barreiro, Schjelderup, Otamendi (c), Tomás Araújo.

Subs: Samuel Soares, Cabral, Belotti, Prestianni, Dahl, Nuno Félix, Leandro Santos, Hugo Félix, A. Bajrami, João Rego, Renato Sanches, Diogo Prioste.

Mar 5, 2025, 7:03 PM

Lineups | Barcelona

XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, Iñigo Martínez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Yamal, Olmo, F. de Jong (c), Koundé.

Subs: Iñaki Peña, Kochen, Ronald Araújo, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Pablo Torre, Fermín López, Marc Casadó, Pau Víctor, Eric García, Héctor Fort, Gerard Martín.

Mar 5, 2025, 3:26 PM

Recent form | Benfica

  • 27/02/25Benfica 1-0 Sporting Braga (Taça de Portugal)
  • 22/02/25Benfica 3-0 Boavista (Liga Portugal Betclic)
  • 19/02/25Benfica 3-3 AS Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
  • 15/02/25Santa Clara 0-1 Benfica (Liga Portugal Betclic)
  • 13/02/25AS Monaco 0-1 Benfica (UEFA Champions League)
  • 08/02/25Benfica 3-2 Moreirense (Liga Portugal Betclic)

Mar 5, 2025, 3:24 PM

Recent form | FC Barcelona

  • 02/03/25Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad (LaLiga)
  • 26/02/25Barcelona 4-4 Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey)
  • 23/02/25Las Palmas 0-2 Barcelona (LaLiga)
  • 18/02/25Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga)
  • 10/02/25Sevilla 1-4 Barcelona (LaLiga)
  • 07/02/25Valencia 0-5 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
  • 02/02/25Barcelona 1-0 Deportivo Alavés (LaLiga)
  • 30/01/25Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta (UEFA Champions League)

Mar 5, 2025, 3:19 PM

UCL Meetings | Benfica vs FC Barcelona

  • 31 May 1961Benfica 3-2 Barcelona (1960/61 European Cup Final)
  • 20 March 1992Barcelona 2-1 Benfica (1991/92 European Cup Group Stage)
  • 27 September 2005Benfica 0-0 Barcelona (2005/06 Champions League Quarter-finals)
  • 5 April 2006Barcelona 2-0 Benfica (2005/06 Champions League Quarter-finals)
  • 2 October 2012Benfica 0-2 Barcelona (2012/13 Champions League Group Stage)
  • 5 December 2012Barcelona 0-0 Benfica (2012/13 Champions League Group Stage)
  • 29 September 2021Benfica 3-0 Barcelona (2021/22 Champions League Group Stage)
  • 23 November 2021Barcelona 0-0 Benfica (2021/22 Champions League Group Stage)
  • 22 January 2025Benfica 4-5 Barcelona (2024/25 Champions League League Phase)

Mar 5, 2025, 3:15 PM

Benfica vs Barcelona Head-to-Head in UCL

Team Wins Draws Goals
Benfica 2 4 11
Barcelona 4 4 13

 

Mar 5, 2025, 3:10 PM

How to watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website with a paid subscription. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Mar 5, 2025, 3:10 PM

Tonight's venue | Estádio da Luz

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Benfica vs FC Barcelona | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com

Mar 5, 2025, 3:10 PM

Match Details

Match: Benfica vs FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match

Date: 6th March 2025

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

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What Salah is doing, Messi did it 13 times in his career! Here are the stats

What Mohamed Salah is doing now is what Lionel Messi has done 13 times in his career. Here are the stats of Lionel Messi's 50+ Goal Contributions in seasons, which prove his G.O.A.T status.

Mar 3, 2025, 3:18 AM3 min read

What Salah is doing, Messi did it 13 times in his career! Here are the stats | sportzpoint.com

For his part, Mohamed Salah has been dazzling the football world with astonishing performances and record-breaking feats. Just recently, he accomplished something incredible that had fans and analysts all in madness.

The only thing more incredible about this is that Lionel Messi has reached this insane milestone 13 times in his career. This gives a sense of Messi’s consistency, of course, a level that few, if anyone could have matched, and context to Salah’s achievement. Let’s break down the stats, and how the two superstars compare.

Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 season so far:

Mohamed Salah is set to break Premier League's all-time goal scoring records | Sportz Point
Mohamed Salah is set to break the Premier League's all-time goal-scoring records | Image Credit: First Sportz

The Egyptian Talisman scored his 25th goal of the 2024-25 Premier League season in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City. Liverpool is at the top of the table and 11 points ahead of the second-placed Arsenal.

The Red's remarkable season has been led by Mohamed Salah, whose strike at the Etihad put his team in front and made it 25 goals for this season- six ahead of the Golden Boot contenders, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland.

Mohamed Salah's UCL 2024-25 Stats:

Matches Played: 7*

Goals: 3*

Assists: 4*

Goal Contribution: 7*

Total Attempts: 25*

Mohammed Salah's Premier League 2024-25 Stats: 

Matches Played: 27* 

Goals: 25*

Assists: 16*

Goal Contribution: 41*

Lionel Messi's 13 seasons with 50+ Goal Contributions:

Lionel Messi has done 50+ Goal contribution in a single season 13 times in his whole career | Sportz Point
Lionel Messi has made 50+ Goal contributions in a single season 13 times in his whole career | Image Credit: Marca

No player in football history has a better rate or more consistency in front of goal than Lionel Messi. Messi's record of 50+ goal contributions (goals + assists) in a single season 13 times, most famously his 105 Goal Contribution in 2011-12 season.

Messi has maintained the best level of performance. His ability to score and assist with such solidity across different leagues. From his early years at Barcelona to his later success, Messi’s impact on the game has been unparalleled, making him without doubt one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Messi's 13 Seasons with 50+ Goal Contributions:

Season Club Matches Played Goals Assists Total G/A
2008-09 Barcelona 47 Games 38 19 57
2009-10 Barcelona 53 Games 47 12 59
2010-11 Barcelona 55 Games 53 27 80
2011-12 Barcelona 60 Games 73 32 105
2012-13 Barcelona 50 Games 60 17 77
2013-14 Barcelona 46 Games 41 14 55
2014-15 Barcelona 57 Games 58 31 89
2015-16 Barcelona 49 Games 41 24 65
2016-17 Barcelona 52 Games 54 20 74
2017-18 Barcelona 54 Games 45 20 65
2018-19 Barcelona 50 Games 51 22 73
2019-20 Barcelona 44 Games 31 27 58
2020-21 Barcelona 47 Games 38 14 52

 

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