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Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final at the Olympiastadion Berlin in Germany on 15th July, Monday.

Jul 11, 2024, 6:16 PM5 min read

Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Match Preview | Image: BBC

Luis de la Fuente's Spain will face Gareth Southgate's England in the UEFA Euro 2024 Final match at the Olympiastadion Berlin, Germany on 15th July, Monday. England have some world-class players in their squads but haven't played attacking football throughout the campaign. On the other side, Spain looks like a far more stable team. They knocked out France in the Semi-Final while Jude Bellingham's side beat the Dutches in the Semi-Final. From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the Spain vs England Final match in the UEFA Euro 2024.

Read Also: Greatest teenagers in the UEFA Euro history

Match Details

  • Match: Spain vs England - UEFA Euro 2024 Final

  • Date: 15/7/2024

  • Time: 12:30 am (IST)

  • Venue: Olympiastadion Berlin, Germany

Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Venue

How to watch the Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final match?

The Live streaming of the Semi-Final match between Spain and England will be on the Sony Liv app. The Spain vs England football match will also be telecast live on India's Sony Sports TV network.

Spain vs England: Head-to-Head stats

Spain and England have played 27 games against each other. England have a lead, winning on 14 occasions while Spain have won 10 clashes against the Three Lions. The other 3 matches have ended in a draw.

  • Matches Played: 27
  • Spain won: 10
  • England won: 14
  • Draws: 3

Read Also: Top Five youngest scorers in UEFA Euro history

Team News

Spain

Spain will get a huge boost for the final with Robin Le Normand and Dani Carvajal returning from suspension. They will be starting in place of Nacho Fernandez and Jesus Navas. Nacho and Navas both played with their hearts out against France but Carvajal and Le Normand are the sure starters.

The reports of Alvaro Morata picking up his second yellow card of the tournament in the 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Germany in the quarter-finals proved false but, Spain were handed an injury scare over Morata. When a security guard slipped and crashed into his knee during the post-match celebrations, it seemed like he had sustained an injury.

But, De La Fuente said that Morata would be fit and would start the game. Unai Simon has been a wall at the goal and Laporte has also performed consistently throughout the tournament. Olmo is one of the best players in the tournament and he will start with Rodri and Ruiz in the midfield.

Williams and Yamal who will turn 17 before the final will start in the wing. Yamal became the youngest scorer in the history of the Euros when he scored a sensational goal outside the box against France in the semi-final. He will try to carry on his performance in the final too.

Lamine Yamal in the practice

England

Southgate is relying on a 3-4-2-1 system for England and is expected to do the same against Spain in the Final. Luke Shaw is fit and will try everything to start ahead of Kieran Trippier in the Final. After coming off the bench in the last two games and replacing Trippier at half-time in Dortmund, the Manchester United defender has looked very good.

Watkins scored the winner in the semi-final and would like to start ahead of Harry Kane but it will most likely not happen. Kane has been a disappointment for much of the tournament despite scoring three goals. He hasn't played his best game so Southgate should think twice before starting him on Monday.

Manchester United's young talent Kobbie Mainoo is giving nightmares to every opposition midfielder right now. Rodri has already faced Mainoo a couple of times and he knows what the 19-year-old can do. Foden also hasn't impressed the fans but is a big player and is expected to step up. Saka and Rice are having a good tournament and they would like to carry on those performances in the Final. 

England celebrate after their semi-final victory

Possible XIs

Spain's possible starting lineup:

Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz: Yamal, Morata, Williams

England's possible starting lineup:

Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Stones, Trippier; Bellingham, Mainoo, Rice; Foden, Kane, Saka

Spain vs England: Fantasy XI Prediction

Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, Cucurella; Kobbie Mainoo, Rodri, Jude Bellingham; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Bukayo Saka

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Football Wonderkids: Is Lamine Yamal the best 17-year-old footballer ever?

Lamine Yamal has again broke into the headlines by scoring an injury-time winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid last night. Is he already the best 17-year-old footballer ever?

Mar 17, 2025, 5:27 PM6 min read

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Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona Starkid has yet again shown his prowess during FC Barcelona's LaLiga 2024-25 encounter against Atletico Madrid last night. 

The 17-year-old Spanish forward scored a winner for Barcelona in the second minute of injury time to hand a crucial three points to the Catalan giants. 

Barcelona proceeded to win the match 4-2 over Atletico, and Lamine was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance throughout the game.

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

However, just as quite a few times before, Lamine Yamal has broken the headlines and is already considered the best footballer in the world by many. 

At the age of 17, Lamine Yamal already holds some prestigious silverware, team achievements, and personal accolades. Compared to the renowned footballers who stormed into the headlines while being at the age of 17, Lamine has been showing immense potential day in and out for FC Barcelona and Spain.

Convincingly, Lamine is frequently compared to the footballers who started to prove their potential at the young age of 17, footballers who went on to be all-time greats such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, or Neymar Jr

This article delves into the discourse of whether Lamine Yamal is the best 17-year-old footballer ever.

Lamine Yamal: Compared to the greatests of the game

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When compared to the greatests to ever grace football, Lamine Yamal possesses some outstanding numbers and accolades than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when they were aged 17.

According to FOX Sports, here are his stats compared to Messi and Ronaldo's by their age 17 seasons, accounting till March 17, 2025.

Player Club Apps. Goals Assists Country Apps. Goals Assists
Lamine Yamal FC Barcelona 89 20 24 Spain 17 3 8
Lionel Messi FC Barcelona 9 1 0 Argentina 0 0 0
Cristiano Ronaldo Sporting CP 31 5 6 Portugal 0 0 0

Lamine Yamal: Achievements so far

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Lamine with his personal accolades.

So, by the age 17 season, Lamine Yamal has already overtaken Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of stats and importance in the first-team squad for their respective clubs.

Lamine's international career is even more impressive, whereas Messi and Ronaldo both got their national call-ups at the age of 18. On the contrary, Lamine has already won the Euros with Spain at the age of 16, proving himself crucial for the senior Spanish national football team as well. 

Here are Lamine's personal and team achievements in Club football for Barcelona so far:

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  • LaLiga Champion 2022-23
  • Supercopa De Espana Champion 2025
  • La Liga U23 Player of the Season 2023-24
  • Golden Boy 2024
  • Kopa Trophy 2024
  • IFFHS World's Best Men's Youth (U20) Player 2024
  • Globe Soccer Award Emerging Player 2024

Here are the personal and team achievements of Lamine for Spain:

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  • UEFA Euro 2024 Champion
  • Euro Young Player of the Tournament 2024
  • UEFA Euro 2024 top assist provider 2024 (4 assists)
  • UEFA European Under-17 Championship top scorer 2023 (4 goals)

Along with the numbers and accolades, Lamine already holds some breathtaking records to his name, which can be felt unbelievable considering his age. 

Here are the major records the Barcelona youngster is currently holding:

Record Set

Age at Time of Record

Date

Opponent

Youngest Player to Start a La Liga Game in the 21st Century

16 years and 38 days

20/08/2023

Cadiz

Youngest Player to Provide a La Liga Assist in the 21st Century

16 years and 45 days

27/08/2023

Villarreal

Youngest Debutant and Scorer for Spain

16 years and 57 days

08/09/2023

Georgia

Youngest Barcelona Debutant in the Champions League

16 years and 68 days

19/09/2023

Royal Antwerp

Youngest Champions League Starter

16 years and 83 days

04/10/2023

Porto

Youngest La Liga (and Barcelona) Goalscorer

16 years and 87 days

08/10/2023

Granada

Youngest player to score a brace in La Liga

16 years and 213 days

12/02/2024

Granada

Youngest Player to Play in El Clasico

16 years and 107 days

28/10/2023

Real Madrid

Youngest Assist Provider in the Champions League

16 years and 153 days

13/12/2023

Royal Antwerp

Youngest Player to Make 50 Appearances for Barcelona

16 years and 311 days

19/05/2024

Rayo Vallecano

Youngest Assist Provider and Goalscorer in the Euros

16 years and 339 days, 16 years and 362 days

15/06/2024 and 09/07/2024

Croatia and France

Youngest Winner Of, and Player In, a Euros Final

17 years and 1 day

14/07/2024

England

Youngest El Clasico Goalscorer

17 years and 105 days

26/10/2024

Real Madrid

Youngest player to score in Copa del Rey

16 years and 195 days

25/01/2024

Athletic Bilbao

Youngest player to score in Spanish Super Cup

16 years and 182 days

12/01/2024

Osasuna

Youngest player to score and assist in a single Champions League match

17 years 241 days

12/03/2025

Benfica

There are plenty of other achievements in different awards, and nominations that Lamine has earned by this age.

To add more context, at the age of 17, Neymar Jr. was taking Brazil by storm while playing for Santos; whereas Kylian Mbappe just emerged as a generational talent while playing for Monaco

Conclusion

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Whenever Lamine Yamal steps onto the pitch, he definitely plays like one of the best footballers in the world. This is no longer an exaggerated claim that Yamal played a crucial role in helping Barcelona reach the Champions League quarterfinals this season.

Lamine has consistently performed at a high level for over a year now. He showcased his talent at the Euros and has made an impact all across Spain. Since February 2024, he has contributed to 45 goals for both club and country. Remember, he is only 17!

His trajectory resembles that of Lionel Messi. However, this doesn't guarantee that he will equal Messi's achievements because football careers are rarely linear and injuries can inflict challenges. Still, it isn't far-fetched to say that he has the potential to enter the club of all-time greats at the oblivion of his career.

Convincingly, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as the best 17-year-old footballer in history. Barcelona fans are seemingly very optimistic about his future and look forward to a remarkable career ahead for this young talent.

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League

In this special article, Sport Point examines the advantages and disadvantages of either crashing out in the Champions League semifinals or winning the Europa League.

Mar 16, 2025, 6:44 PM5 min read

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
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UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are the two pinnacles of European club tournaments, awarding the coveted continental silverware to the top clubs in Europe. 

Borth tournaments are prestigious for clubs competing in these, and hold different merits and various aspects of prizes that come with these silverware. 

However, if you are a fan of a top club that crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, you would definitely be disheartened. But, on the other end, if your club clinches the Europa League, would you celebrate it in the same manner when your club reached the UCL semis?

This may be a tough choice for fans who naturally covet the utmost success for their beloved clubs. But this question may always arise in every football fan's mind, which one is better to choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League?

Sportz Point delves into this interesting discussion through this article.

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals schedule: Everything you need to know

Crashing out of UEFA Champions League Semis: Pros and Cons

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
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Advantages 

Playing in the UEFA Champions League is already competing at the highest level, and reaching the semifinals is a very significant achievement. 

  • If a mid-table club in the top five European leagues manages, or a club that belongs to a league other than the lower coefficients in the UEFA European leagues ranking, reaching this level can also provide valuable experience for the team and contribute to their reputation.
  • Reaching the semifinals demonstrates a lot about the team. It means they were able to overcome the best clubs in Europe and reach the knockout stage.
  • If looked at from a monetary point of view, the UCL semifinalists receive a prize money of €15 million that helps the teams to look forward to their future. The Champions League also draws more marketing or TV ratings.

Disadvantages 

Losing at this stage can be disappointing, especially if the team had induced high hopes of winning the tournament. For example, Ajax in the 2018-19 UCL claimed attention in the best possible way, beating defending champions Real Madrid on the way, but crashed out of the semi-finals.

  • If a team loses in the semifinals without winning anything in the domestic league, it will be considered a disastrous trophyless season. Very few people would be impressed by a club simply for reaching the semifinals.
  • On the contrary, a semi-final defeat can disrupt a team's momentum, potentially affecting their performance in domestic competitions.
  • This also may lead to a massive exodus of players from the club, especially if the club is not an European powerhouse already. The top European players will go after the players who performed well for the team, leading to the dismantling of the core group, making it harder to repeat the feat in the future continental competitions. 

Winning the UEFA Europa League: Pros and Cons

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
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Advantages 

For most of the clubs, winning a silverware is a huge achievement. Winning the Europa League has its own advantages, considering that most of the mid-table or apparently mediocre clubs compete in this tournament.

  • Winning the Europa League guarantees a continental silverware, which is always better than a trophy-less season. It also ensures a direct qualification in the next season's Champions League.
  • The winners of the Europa League also meet the Champions League winners in a season-end competition, called the UEFA Super Cup, which presents another opportunity to clinch another silverware.
  • Winning a major European trophy significantly enhances a club's global status and reputation. This success can attract sponsors, and elite players as well.

Disadvantages 

  • The biggest drawback of taking part in the Europa League, particularly of winning it, is the scheduling of midweek games. This may lead to a congested fixture, resulting in fatigue among the players as well as higher injury risks. Consequently, this affects the players' performance within domestic leagues or other tournaments. The Thursday-Sunday format of the Europa League puts more pressure on players than the Tuesday-Wednesday format of the Champions League.
  • Although it is a big silverware, the Europa League is usually less prestigious than the Champions League, and therefore makes it less attractive than the clubs competing in the UCL.
  • Comparing to the Champions League, the Europa League offers lower prize money. This will be a downer for the clubs that are reliant on their European competition-generated revenue, more so those operating outside the major five European clubs.

Conclusion: Which is better?

To be honest, it is subjective and depends on different contexts.

For a world-class team that can contest the Champions League, playing in the Europa League could be a disappointment or a consolation for the team, the management and mostly, for the supporters.

However, if a team has no practical hope of winning the Champions League but can contest the title for the Europa League, it would be preferable to lift the trophy instead of qualifying to the semi-finals.

In conclusion, the Champions League semi-final defeat is an indicator of greater competition and ability, while the Europa League win is a concrete victory. So, we can say that there is no definite 'better' result between these two. 

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Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game: Lamine Yamal surpass Bellingham to clinch the second place

At the age of 17 years 241 days, Lamine Yamal has become the youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game during Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Benfica in the UCL 2024-25 RO16 second leg.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:30 AM3 min read

Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game: Lamine Yamal surpass Bellingham to clich the second place-sportzpoint.com

Lamine Yamal has broken yet another record during FC Barcelona's 3-1 victory against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg encounter.

The Spanish teenage sensation has become the second-ever youngest footballer to score in the UCL knockouts, surpassing the likes of current Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, who also entered the list last week.

With former Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic standing atop the list, Sportz Point explores the footballers who are the youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game.

Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game (Since 92-93)

1. 17 years 217 days: Bojan Krkić (Schalke 0-1 Barcelona, 01/04/08)

Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game: Lamine Yamal surpass Bellingham to clich the second place-sportzpoint.com

Bojan Krkic, the former FC Barcelona striker, became the youngest footballer to score in an UEFA Champions League game, during the quarter-final first leg encounter against Schalke 04 on 2 April 2008 at the Arena AufSchalke.

Barcelona fell to Manchester United in the semi-finals, as Krkic scored the lone goal in Barca's 1-0 victory against Schalke in the first, consequently winning the second leg with the same margin. 

It was also the first goal for Krkic in the Champions League, scored at the age of 17 years 217 days.

2. 17 years 241 days: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona 3-1 Benfica, 11/03/25)

Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game: Lamine Yamal surpass Bellingham to clich the second place-sportzpoint.com

Lamine Yamal has yet again proved himself to be one of the most crucial pieces in FC Barcelona's trident of attack this season. 

During Barcelona's 3-1 victory in the UCL 2024-25 RO16 second leg against Benfica, the Spanish youngster scored an absolute stunner while also providing an assist for Barca's opener, scored by Raphinha.

Lamine has scored this goal at the age of 17 years 241 days, enlisting himself as the second-youngest on the list. He also became the youngest footballer to score and assist in the same Champions game.

3. 17 years 289 days: Jude Bellingham (Dortmund 1-2 Manchester City, 14/04/21)

Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game: Lamine Yamal surpass Bellingham to clich the second place-sportzpoint.com

On April 15th, 2021, Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal for Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Manchester City.

Although his goal could not help Dortmund go past the City hurdle, the English midfielder entered this list, scoring a UCL knockout goal at the age of 17 years 289 days.

4. 17 years 348 days: Ethan Nwaneri (PSV 1-7 Arsenal, 04/03/2025)

Youngest to score in a UCL Knockout game: Lamine Yamal surpass Bellingham to clich the second place-sportzpoint.com

Ethan Nwaneri has stormed into the headlines with his skillful football for Arsenal this season, which proves to be his breakout season in European football. 

The English youngster netted a goal during Arsenal's 7-1 rampage over PSV Eindhoven in the RO16 first leg face-off in UCL 2024-25. Nwaneri found the back of the net in a UCL knockout game at the age of 17 years and 348 days.

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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?

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

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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