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Robert Lewandowski: "FIFA award does matter more than Ballon d'Or"

Robert Lewandowski considers that the FIFA Best award is better than the Ballon d'Or. He is the winner of the FIFA award for the past 2 years.

Feb 5, 2022, 8:54 AM2 min read

Robert Lewandowski considers that the FIFA Best award is better than the Ballon d'Or. He is the winner of the FIFA award for the past two years. On the other hand, he controversially missed out on the Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi in 2021. Most of the football stars are not that about such individual awards, but Robert's seeming biased comment gave a peek into the intense rivalry of the star players.

Robert Lewandowski:
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Robert Lewandowski piped out Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah for his second consecutive Best FIFA Men's Player 2021. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old lost out on the Ballon d'Or despite netting 65 goals for Bayern Munich and Poland last year.

His comments on the awards:

While talking to Polish outlet Pilka Nozna, Lewandowski shared, "I've been thinking about these two awards lately: FIFA The Best and the Ballon d'Or. I have come to the conclusion that the FIFA award does matter more than the Ballon d'Or. Only journalists vote in the latter - there is no clear verification, as many experts or former and current footballers have said. Professionals and journalists vote for it in FIFA; team captains, coaches, and they can realistically and objectively evaluate our achievements because they know how much each match, each record, each injury costs us."

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He reckoned that the Ballon d'Or is more important and he was proud to win the Best FIFA Men's Player. He said, "Maybe in terms of prestige, the Ballon d'Or is positioned higher than the FIFA Footballer of the Year. But knowing that I have received the best footballer of the world award for the second time in a row in the voting from coaches and players makes me proud because I know how hard I have worked for many years."

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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. 

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-3 FCB | sportzpoint.com

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

Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - La Liga EA Sports

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

Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - La Liga EA Sports

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

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Pau Cubarsi returned to playing XI for Barcelona | sportzpoint.com

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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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)

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) | sportzpoint.com

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

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

Mar 11, 2025, 5:29 PM

Ready

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

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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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. 

Raphinha gave 10 men Barcelona a lead in the second half against Benfica | sportzpoint.com

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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Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of Spanish football at Sportz Point. Tonight, we will bring you a classic match between two of the biggest teams in Spanish football, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey 2025 semi-final 1st leg LIVE Updates from the web desk, as both team prepares for the early advantage in the race to the final. 

Read Also | Most Goals In a UEFA Champions League Match

Barcelona have been solid in the tournament so far, conceding just one goal so far in the tournament this season. Meantime, Atletico Madrid also have been in tremendous form as they thrashed Getafe by 5-0 to enter the final four. 

As both teams look to get the first leg win before the second leg gets played nearly after a month, we welcome you to the coverage. Stay tuned and keep refreshing the page for the latest updates. 

LIVE Updates

Feb 25, 2025, 8:59 PM

LIVE SCORE

 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:37 PM

Final verdict

What a crazy game it was! If you are neutral that was a near perfect game for you. 

Atletico Madrid score two early goals and Barcelona replied with three before the halftime. With 15 minutes to go in the game Lewandowski came and made it for two for Barcelona.

But to let goals from Atletico Madrid helped them level things up for the second leg. 

Barcelona would be really disappointed to not going with the advantage there. 

So, that was it from my end. Good night if you are reading from outside India. Good morning, if you are from India. 

See you in the second leg.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:29 PM

Full time | FCB 4-4 ATM

Feb 25, 2025, 10:27 PM

90+3' | Sorloth scores | FCB 4-4 ATM

FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey 2025 semi-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Crazy game ends in 4-4 after Sorloth's late equaliser | sportzpoint.com

Just like last December, Sorloth scores the equaliser. 

Lino made a quick run after a overlapping ball from the middle. 

A check was made to determine if Lino was offside or not.

The goal stayed. 

Barcelona 4-4 ATM

Feb 25, 2025, 10:25 PM

Stoppage

Two kids have invaded the field.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:24 PM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Sorloth. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:23 PM

90' | 4 minutes added

4 minutes added to the final half. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:22 PM

88' | Chance for Correa

One-on-one chance for Correa. But, he decided to shoot straight to Szczęsny. Huge chance!

Feb 25, 2025, 10:21 PM

87' | Yellow card

That was not great. Yellow card for Barrios for a foul on Balde. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:19 PM

85' | Changes for Barcelona

Fermin and Eric replaced Raphinha and Pedri. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:18 PM

84' | Llorente scores for Atletico | FCB 4-3 ATM

Correa's perfect cutback landed on to the feet of Llorente, whose right-footed powerful shot went straight in after getting a deflection from Gavi.

Barcelona 4-3 Atletico. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:16 PM

83' | Save from Musso

Ouuuu.. Barca brought out one from the training ground as a short free-kick nearly resulted in a goal for them. 

Eventually it was an easy grab for Musso.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:15 PM

82' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Giminez for a foul on Pedri.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:15 PM

HE IS INEVITABLE

Feb 25, 2025, 10:13 PM

80' | Great defending from Cubarsi

The youngster has been perfect tonight, covering balls, winning duels. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:10 PM

75' | Chance for Lewandowski

Perfect long cross from Raphinha and Lewandowski, tussling against Reinildo, could not be on-target.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:08 PM

74' | Lewandowski scores | FCB 4-2 ATM

Lamine Yamal is special. 

He dribbles through the defenders and hands Lewandowski a tap in to score. 

Barcelona 4-2 Atletico. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:07 PM

73' | Pedri has been exectional

The young mid-fielder has been exceptional creating the chances, making the runs and this time wins the ball back from Correa.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:05 PM

72' | Goal but offside

Goal from Sorloth. But Llorente was offside leading to the goal. 

Feb 25, 2025, 10:03 PM

70' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Atletico coach Simione.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:01 PM

68' | Changes for Barcelona

Lewandowski and Gavi replaced Ferran and Dani Olmo.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:01 PM

68' | Double change for Atletico

De Paul is replaced by Sorloth. 

Correa replaces Griezmann.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:00 PM

67' | Szczęsny says, 'Hold the beer"

Szczęsny woows the crowd after making a bold move to beat Alvarez inside the box.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:57 PM

64' | Balde with a great recovery

He fist pumps the air as the young defender made lots of ground to nullify the attack from Atletico. 

Barca fans chants, "Baallldeee...Ballldeeee"

Feb 25, 2025, 9:53 PM

60' | Change for Atletico

Molina replaces Gallagher.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:53 PM

59' | Chance for Barcelona

Terrific pass from Pedri to find Ferran inside the box. 

But, it was too tight for Ferran to get the goal. Musso blocks out the shot.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:52 PM

57' | Shout for penalty

Barcelona players appeal for penalty as Yamal was brought down inside the box by Lino.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:50 PM

57' | Giminez with a block

Raphinha's effort from the left, inside the box is blocked by Giminez. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:49 PM

55' | Double change for Atletico

Reinildo and Lino replace Galán and Simeone.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:46 PM

52' | Chance for Atletico

What a chance! 

Griezmann again had the chance score the equalizer there. 

Szczęsny made the save but looks like Griezmann was offside leading to the attack. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:44 PM

51' | Close for Pedri

Raphinha's quick cross from left was perfect for Pedri to head the ball inside the goal. 

But, he was not able to get a connection there. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:43 PM

49' | Cubarsi with a block

With the highline Barcelona are keeping, Griezmann had the chance to enter the box with a quick run. 

But, his attempted cross was blocked by Cubarsi.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:39 PM

Second half starts

Barcelona start the second half. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:34 PM

TWO CORNERS, TWO ASSISTS

FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey 2025 semi-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Raphinha assisted twice in the first-half | sportzpoint.com

Feb 25, 2025, 9:22 PM

Half-time | Barcelona 3-2 Atletico

What an exciting first half it has been! 

Atletico Madrid scored two early goals and Barcelona as we all knew replied with goals. 

It started with Pedri and then Cubarsi scored and at the end it was Indio Martinez who gave Barcelona the lead.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:22 PM

45+5' | Save from Musso

This time it is Dani Olmo who makes an effort from left. 

Musso got down quickly to make the save. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:21 PM

45+4' | WOW, Yamal

Lamine Yamal nearly does a Messi there. He cuts Galan into halves before making an effort with left foot. 

A good height for Musso to make the save though. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:17 PM

5 minutes added

5 minutes have been added to the first half as injury time. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:16 PM

45' | Balde goes for the goal

Balde goes for the goal with a right-footed shot. He missed the target by a distance. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:13 PM

41' | Martinez scores | FCB 3-2 ATM

41' | Martinez scores | FCB 3-2 ATM

Barcelona take the lead. 

Raphinha with another corner. Inigo came running from behind and he was not marked there. 

He just had to head the ball inside the goal. 

Barcelona 3-2 Atletico Madrid. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:12 PM

41' | Showman Yamal

Feb 25, 2025, 9:11 PM

40' | High line from Barcelona

As we have seen throughout the season, despite conceding goals, Barcelona have kept the line high and this allows Atletico to make a run whenever they have the chance. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:10 PM

38' | Yamal-Kounde causing problems

Yamal and Kounde have been solid as a pair as they continue to create attacks from the right side. 

 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:05 PM

34' | Giuliano Simeone is injured

Giuliano Simeone falls on his hand and it allows Ateltico to have a breather. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:03 PM

32' | Chance for Barcelona

Let off for Barcelona. Ferran Torres with another chance. Again, one-on-one with the goalkeeper. But, he could not get the connection he was looking for. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:03 PM

29' | de Paul gets a caution

Rodrigo de Paul gets a caution from the referee. Not for a foul but for descent. 

Feb 25, 2025, 9:00 PM

It has been that kind of game

Feb 25, 2025, 8:57 PM

24' | Simeone says calm down

Barcelona have been pouring attacks and Atletico have not been able to get the ball down to the other end. 

Simeone says calm down and wants his defenders to take better decisions. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:53 PM

21' | Cubarsi equalises | FCB 2-2 ATM

FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey 2025 semi-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Pau Cubarsi scored the equaliser for Barcelona | sportzpoint.com

Game on! 

Barcelona are level. Raphinha's inswinging corner and Cubarsi won the physical battle at the far post to get the header. 

Barcelona 2-2 Atletico de Madrid. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:51 PM

20' | Pedri scores for Barcelona | FCB 1-2 ATM

FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey 2025 semi-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Pedri scored Barcelona's first goal | sportzpoint.com

Lamine Yamal with a outside of the boot pass for Kounde to make a run inside the final third. Kounde's cutback found Pedri in the middle, who found the net easily.

Barcelona 1-2 Atletico. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:47 PM

16' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Galan for a foul on Lamine Yamal. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:43 PM

12' | Missed chance from Ferran

What a chance! He should have scored there. 

Raphinha found him onside with a flick. Ferran had Musso one-on-one but only managed to hit the ball straight to him. 

Musso after a half stop, was able to grab the ball. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:42 PM

9' | Griezmann fouls Balde

The experienced French striker knows how to stop attacks as well. He fouls the Spaniard to stop Barcelona's attack.

Feb 25, 2025, 8:41 PM

Feb 25, 2025, 8:38 PM

6' | Griezmann scores | FCB 0-2 ATM

Griezmann doubles up the lead. Kounde with an mistake in the middle which allowed Atletico with a counter-attack. 

Griezmann did well their to beat Balde first and then Szczęsny. Szczęsny made a half save, but could not stop that form going inside the goal.

Barcelona 0-2 Atletico.

Feb 25, 2025, 8:33 PM

1' | Alvarez scores | BAR 0-1 ATM

FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey 2025 semi-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Alvarez scored an early goal | sportzpoint.com

Short corner from Griezmann and his cross towards the far post gave Alvarez the chance to convert that into a goal. 

Great start for the visitors. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:32 PM

1' | Chance for Atleti

Before even we could start everything, Alvarez's header was on target. But, he was offside on replay. 

Feb 25, 2025, 8:31 PM

Kick-off!

Atletico starts things off! They are in their sky-blue kit. Barcelona are in their home kit.

Feb 25, 2025, 8:19 PM

Game face

Feb 25, 2025, 8:17 PM

READY

Feb 25, 2025, 7:44 PM

What happened when Barca and Atletico met each other in Copa del Rey semis?

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid faced each other twice in the semi-final of Copa del Rey. In the 1992-93 season, Barcelona won by a huge margin of 11-0 while in 1997, they won by 5-4.

Feb 25, 2025, 7:42 PM

Lineups | Atletico

Lineup: J. Musso, M. Llorente, J. M. Giménez, C. Lenglet, J. Galán, G. Simeone, R. de Paul, P. Barrios, J. Alvarez, C. Gallagher.

Subs: Jan Oblak, Antonio Gomis, Axel Witsel, Reinildo Mandava, Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo Riquelme, Samuel Lino, Ángel Correa, Alexander Sørloth.

Feb 25, 2025, 7:39 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Lineup: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martínez, Ferran, Pedri, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde.

Subs: R. Araujo, Gavi, Lewandowski, Iñaki Peña, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Eric, Kochen, H. Fort, Gerard Martín.

Feb 25, 2025, 5:10 PM

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Most recent meeting

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Most recent meeting | sportzpoint.com
de Paul scored for Alteico Madrid last time these two teams met in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid managed a shocking away win over FC Barcelona in 18 years when these two teams met each other last time. Though Barcelona dominated the game mostly, it was the late goal from Alexander Sorloth that helped Atletico win by 2-1 in the end. 

Feb 25, 2025, 5:05 PM

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Head-to-head stats

Total Matches Atlético Wins Draws Barcelona Wins Atlético Goals Barcelona Goals
243 77 56 110 350 456

 

Feb 25, 2025, 4:59 PM

Tonight's venue | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys | sportzpoint.com

Feb 25, 2025, 4:58 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the match on the FanCode app and website with a paid subscription. Unfortunately, there is no TV streaming for the match.

Feb 25, 2025, 4:57 PM

Match Details

Match: FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Tournament: Copa del Rey 2024-25, semi-final, 1st leg

Date: 26 February, 2 am IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

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Football Facts: Top 10 Players With Most Goal Contributions In A Season Since 2000

In this article, Sportz Point presents the elite set of players who registered the most goal contributions in a single season since 2000.

Feb 22, 2025, 11:39 AM5 min read

Football Facts: Top 10 Players With Most Goal Contributions In A Season Since 2000-sportzpoint.com

Over the years, many footballers have accumulated huge numbers of goals and assists in every season, putting up all-round performances for both their club and country.

The all-time football greats such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are always present in almost every football stats like these, proving the sheer dominance they created over the years. 

However, there are many former players as well, who have racked up plenty of goals and assists to lead their respective teams to coveted success, but we often miss their names. 

Sportz Point attempts to delve into football facts which include the world-class footballers who accumulated the most goal contributions in a single season since the year 2000.

Most Goal Contributions in a single season since 2000

10. Roy Makaay | 51 in 2004-05 

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Former Dutch international Roy Makaay registered 51 goal contributions in 48 matches for his club and country in the 2004-05 season.

Makaay, who was Bayern Munich's one of the most crucial players that season, scored 34 goals and delivered 17 assists to top the charts.

  • Total G+A: 51
  • Season: 2004-05
  • Club: Bayern Munich
  • Matches: 48
  • Goals: 34
  • Assists: 17

9. Thierry Henry | 56 in 2002-03

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Hailed as one of the greatest goalscorers ever in football, Thierry Henry made 56 goal contributions in the 2002-03 season while playing for Arsenal.

The French striker netted 32 goals and provided 24 assists in 55 appearances across the season. Henry went on to prove himself as one of the most important puzzle pieces for Arsenal's golden period.

Interestingly, Henry made 20 assists in the Premier League that season, which is by far the highest number of assists provided in a single PL season, being the first player ever to register 20 assists.

  • Total G+A: 56
  • Season: 2002-03
  • Club: Arsenal
  • Matches: 55
  • Goals: 32
  • Assists: 24

8. Henrik Larsson | 61 in 2003-04

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Henrik Larsson brought himself into contention with elite footballers in the 2003-04 season, when he accumulated 61 goal contributions for the Scottish side Celtic FC.

Larsson, the former Swedish international put up 41 goals and made 20 assists in 58 appearances across all competitions that season.

  • Total G+A: 61
  • Season: 2003-04
  • Club: Celtic
  • Matches: 58
  • Goals: 41
  • Assists: 20

7. Erling Haaland | 61 in 2022-23

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Erling Haaland is currently one of the most feared strikers in world football. In a blockbuster move, the Norwegian forward signed for Manchester City ahead in the summer of 2022. 

Proving his worth, Haaland fired 52 goals and provided 9 assists in 53 appearances across competitions that season. The current City marksman also won the 2022-23 UEFA Best Footballer award for his monstrous performance.

  • Total G+A: 61
  • Season: 2022-23
  • Club: Manchester City
  • Matches: 53
  • Goals: 52
  • Assists: 9

6. Jardel | 63 in 2001-02

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Mário de Jardel Almeida Ribeiro, who was commonly referred to as Jardel, cracked the headlines for making 63 goal contributions in 41 matches while playing for the Portuguese side Sporting CP.

The former Brazilian striker netted 55 goals and delivered 8 assists that season. Jardel also won the Portuguese Footballer of the Year award in 2002, despite being a foreign footballer.

  • Total G+A: 63
  • Season: 2001-02
  • Club: Sporting CP
  • Matches: 41
  • Goals: 55
  • Assists: 8

5. Kylian Mbappe | 64 in 2021-22

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Kylian Mbappe shone like a diamond even after playing with stalwarts such as Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. at Paris Saint-Germain in the 2021-22 season.

The French superstar accumulated 64 goal contributions in 46 games that season, studded with 39 goals and 25 assists across all competitions.

  • Total G+A: 64
  • Season: 2021-22
  • Club: Paris Saint-Germain
  • Matches: 46
  • Goals: 39
  • Assists: 25

4. Robert Lewandowski | 65 in 2019-20

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Robert Lewandowski was indeed a cheat-code for Bayern Munich in their historic sextuple-winning 2019-20 season.

Despite playing in the COVID-affected season, the Polish striker accumulated 65 goal contributions for the German side, netting 55 goals along with 10 assists in 47 appearances.

  • Total G+A: 65
  • Season: 2019-20
  • Club: Bayern Munich
  • Matches: 47
  • Goals: 55
  • Assists: 10

3. Cristiano Ronaldo | 68 in 2013-14

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Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the greatest goalscorer who ever donned the shirt for Real Madrid, whereas he is also considered the Greatest of all-time by many.

The Portuguese sensation racked up a staggering 68 goal contributions for Los Blancos in the 2013-14 season. Ronaldo netted 51 goals and provided 17 assists in 47 games.

  • Total G+A: 68
  • Season: 2013-14
  • Club: Real Madrid
  • Matches: 47
  • Goals: 51
  • Assists: 17

2. Luis Suarez | 83 in 2015-16

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Luis Suarez registered a huge tally of 83 goal contributions in the 2015-16 season, while playing for FC Barcelona.

The former Uruguay international is one of the greatest footballers to ever don the Blaugrana shirt. In 2015-16, Suarez fired an outstanding 59 goals and also provided 24 assists in 53 appearances.

  • Total G+A: 83
  • Season: 2015-16
  • Club: FC Barcelona
  • Matches: 53
  • Goals: 59
  • Assists: 24

1. Lionel Messi | 105 in 2011-12

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Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest footballer ever, reached an inhuman number of goal contributions while playing for FC Barcelona in the 2011-12 season.

The Argentine legend registered 105 goal contributions, studded with an unbelievable 73 goals while also delivering 32 assists in 60 appearances.

  • Total G+A: 105
  • Season: 2011-12
  • Club: FC Barcelona
  • Matches: 60
  • Goals: 73
  • Assists: 32
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