Full list of winners at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards held in Paris on Monday. The ceremony returned to an in-person format for the first time since 2020.
This is Messi's second individual title after sharing the honour with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton in 2020. He also became the first athlete to win the individual and team awards in the same year.
"I was looking at the names of the incredible legends that won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award before me: Schumacher, Woods, Nadal, Federer, Bolt, Hamilton, Djokovic⦠it really sunk in what unbelievable company I'm in and what a unique honour this is," the Argentine said.
History maker! Lionel Messi is the first ever athlete to win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and Laureus World Team of the Year Awards in the same year.#Laureus23pic.twitter.com/WJeaBghAMA
Fraser-Pryce's exploits last year included winning the 100-meter gold at the World Athletics Championships for a staggering fifth time. She has won three Olympic and 10 world championship gold medals. Fraser-Pryce called her award "one of the greatest honours of my career."
ð @realshellyannfp is the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open last year as a teenager and climbed to the top of the ranks. He was honoured with the Breakthrough of the Year award.
The Sport for Good Award was presented to TeamUp â a programme for children displaced by war â by Barcelona and Poland star Robert Lewandowski.
Meanwhile, Chinese-American Olympic ski freestyle champion Eileen Gu won the World Action Sportsperson accolade.
Denmark and Manchester United star Christian Eriksen earned a Comeback Award. He returned to the top of the European game after collapsing with cardiac arrest during the Euros two years ago.
Swiss para-athlete sensation Catherine Debrunner meanwhile picked up the Disability Award after triumphing in her opening two marathons
The Laureus World Sports Awards were held in person in Paris for the first time since 2020. They were held virtually on account of the coronavirus pandemic.
Discover the last 10 European Golden Shoe winners list, featuring stars like Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane, and legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luis Suarez.
The European Golden Shoe is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football, given annually to the leading goal scorer from the top European leagues. Over the past decade, some of football’s biggest superstars have dominated this recognition, showcasing their incredible talent and consistency in front of goal.
Harry Kane is among the greatest strikers to crave his name in the European Golden Shoe winners list. Despite the Bayern forward's failure to win any silverware, he won one of the most prestigious individual awards the Golden Shoe, this award shows his goal-scoring prowess. The Englishmen won the award for scoring 36 goals in the 2024-25 season.
Erling Haaland | 2022-23 | Manchester City:
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Earling Haaland scored 36 goals in the Premier League 2022-23 season to win the prestigious individual award and cemented his name among the top players to win the European Golden Shoe winners list. In that season Earling Haaland and company won their maiden UEFA Champions League title and completed a treble for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.
Robert Lewandowski | 2021-22 and 2020-21 | Bayern Munich:
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Robert Lewandowski won the Golden Shoe Award in the 2021-22 season, as he cemented his name as one of the two players to win the European Golden Shoe multiple times in the list. His goals were more than enough to declare him a Ballon d'Or winner, but he was overshadowed by Karim Benzema in that season.
In the 2020-21 season, Robert Lewandowski won his first Golden Shoe Award. In that season Robert Lewandowski and his company won a treble for Bayern Munich under Julian Nagelsmann, but he failed to win the Ballon d'Or award as Lionel Messi won the Copa America.
Ciro Immobile | 2019-20 | Lazio:
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Immobile scored 36 league goals for Lazio in 2019-20 to win the prestigious individual award and cemented his name among the top players to win the European Golden Shoe winners list. Despite scoring 36 league goals for Lazio but did not get the chance to claim a Ballon d’Or rank as the award was cancelled that year due to Covid.
Lionel Messi | 2018-19, 2017-18, and 2016-17 | FC Barcelona:
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Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players to crave their names multiple times in the European Golden Shoe winners list. In the 2018-19 season, Messi became the last player to win the Golden Shoe and Ballon d'Or in one season. Messi was the only player, who was dragging Ernesto Valverde's managed Barcelona side to the treble and scored 36 goals.
In the 2017-18 season, Messi scored 34 league goals and won his second European Golden Shoe, despite delivering a stinker performance in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In the 2016-17 season, Messi scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Ballon d'Or that season, but Messi won the European Golden Shoe and became the first player to win the Golden Shoe thrice in the list.
Luis Suarez | 2015-16 | FC Barcelona:
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Luis Suarez was a goalscoring machine in 2015-16, as he even managed to outgun the likes of Messi and Ronaldo. The Uruguayan scored 40 goals in La Liga alone, and he became the one and only player to win an individual award in Messi and Ronaldo's era. His goalscoring prowess is the reason, he is on the European Golden Shoe winners list.
Cristiano Ronaldo | 2014-15 | Real Madrid:
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Surprisingly, 2014-15 was the last time that Ronaldo ever won the European Golden Shoe. He enjoyed an excellent individual season, scoring 48 league goals for Real Madrid, but was ultimately overshadowed by Barcelona and Messi who won the treble that year. His excellent goal-scoring skills are the reason he is on the European Golden Shoe winners list.
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Uruguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Why is Lionel Messi not playing?
Lionel Messi has been excluded from the Argentina squad that will take on Uruguay and Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in March. In this article, we explain the reason.
Lionel Scaloni announced a 26-member squad on March 17th, excluding the World Cup-winning captain., sparking debates among the Albiceleste fans.
However, reports suggested that Messi might have sustained an injury during the Major League Soccer game for Inter Miami, making it impossible for him to attend the national fixture.
Sportz Point breaks down why Lionel Messi will not play against Uruguay and later against Brazil.
Why is Lionel Messi not playing?
(Image Credit | AFP)
The 37-year-old Argentine forward sustained a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle during Inter Miami's MLS encounter against Atalanta United on March 16th, Sunday.
🚨⚠️ Understand Leo Messi completed a scan in the morning after the game vs Atlanta United last night.
The scan confirmed that Messi suffered from a small muscle injury in the adductor area and he won’t be available to play for Argentina. pic.twitter.com/x7v6kAukyv
Although Lionel Messi opened the scoring and led Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory, it has been revealed that he has suffered an injury that might keep him out of international duties.
Inter Miami issued an official statement on March 18th, stating Messi's injury updates. The statement reads:
Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for captain Leo Messi.
Messi underwent an MRI this morning to assess the extent of the discomfort in his adductor region, which he experienced during last night’s match against Atlanta United.
The examination’s findings confirmed the presence of a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle. His clinical progress and response to treatment will determine his availability for competition.
The Argentina captain himself posted a story on Instagram which contains a photo of him in the national shirt, and he conveyed his disappointment in a short statement.
It's a shame to miss these two very special matches with the national team against Uruguay and Brazil. As always, I wanted to be there, but at the last minute, a minor injury forced me to take a break before playing again left me out. From here, I'll be cheering and supporting you like any other fan. Go Argentina!
These statements confirm that he's not expected to be sidelined for long but will miss the upcoming matches with Uruguay on March 22nd and Brazil on March 26th.
✍️ Lionel Messi makes his own statement on the injury via his Instagram account:
However, Messi will have to wait until before donning the national crest again. In the June international break, when Argentina will travel to play against Chile on June 4th and will take on Colombia on June 9th.
Top 11 players with most matches in Laliga history
Explore the top 11 players with the most appearances in La Liga, including legends like Andoni Zubizarreta, Joaquín, and Lionel Messi, as well as current stars such as Antoine Griezmann.
The Spanish League, or Laliga, is the second most-viewed football league in the world. It is regarded as one of the top five elite European leagues and has legendary clubs. Many football legends played in this league but only a few of them managed to play for a long duration and hold the record of most matches in Laliga. Here is the list of the top 11 players with the most matches in Laliga.
Top 11 players with the most matches in Laliga history:
RANK
PLAYERS
NATION
CLUBS
GOALS
APPEARANCE
1.
Joaquin
Spain
Real Betis, Malaga CF, and Valencia
77
622
2.
Andoni Zubizarreta
Spain
Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona
0
622
3.
Raul Garcia
Spain
Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, CA Osasuna
111
609
4.
Raul
Spain
Real Madrid CF
228
550
5.
Loren Juarros
Spain
Real Sociedad, Real Burgos, Athletic Bilbao
64
546
6.
Eusebio
Spain
Real Valladolid, FC Barcelona Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid
36
543
7.
Paco Buyo
Spain
Real Madrid, Sevilla, Mallorca, RCD Coruna
0
542
8.
Sergio Ramos
Spain
Sevilla, Real Madrid
77
536
9.
Manolo Sanchis
Spain
Real Madrid CF
33
523
10.
Antoine Griezmann
France
FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad
198
520
11.
Lionel Messi
Argentina/Spain
FC Barcelona
474
520
11. Lionel Messi | FC Barcelona | 520 Matches
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One of the greatest players to ever grace this sport, Lionel Messi ranks 11th in the most matches in Laliga history's list with 520 appearances.
The Argentine forward came to Spain at a very young age and played for FC Barcelona since he was a teenager. The Catalan talisman also holds the record for the most goals in Laliga, with 474 strikes.
10. Antoine Griezmann | FC Barcelona, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid | 520 Matches
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Antoine Griezmann has now played 520 matches in Laliga, making him one of the players with the most matches in Laliga history.
The French international has been a pivotal player for both Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, including his short spell in FC Barcelona. Although a player like this has never been crowned with a Laliga title, his dedication to the game has made him one of the greatest players in the league.
Manolo Sanchis was a Centre-back and represented Real Madrid in 523 matches, making him one of the players with the most matches in Laliga. The legendary defender won the league a total of eight times and also has two Spanish Cups in his cabinet.
8. Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid CF, Sevilla | 536 Matches
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Sergio Ramos has made 536 appearances in Laliga, making him the eighth player in this list of the most matches in Laliga history.
The legendary Spanish Centre-back represented Sevilla and then Real Madrid in the competition multiple times. The former Spaniard won four UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
Paco Buyo is one of only two goalkeepers on the list who has played the most matches in Laliga history. He made 542 appearances in Laliga, turning out mostly for Real Madrid. Buyo has a special place in the club's history and won the league title six times with Real Madrid.
6. Eusebio | Real Valladolid, Celta Vigo, FC Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid | 543 Matches
Image Credit: FC Barcelona
Eusebio is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders, and he played his career's most matches in Laliga. The Spanish midfielder played 543 matches in Laliga, representing four clubs. Eusebio is a FC Barcelona legend, having won four titles with them. He retired from his professional career in 2002 and has since become a manager.
5. Loren Juarros | Real Sociedad, Real Burgos, Athletic Bilbao | 546 Matches
Image Credit: SUR
Loren Juarros is a former Spanish footballer and is known for his longevity in Laliga, having played 546 matches in the competition. Primarily a defender, he spent most of his career at Real Sociedad becoming a club legend.
His impressive appearance tally places him among the players with the most matches in Laliga. After retiring, Lorren transitioned into a sporting director role, contributing to Real Sociedad's player recruitment and development plan.
4. Raul | Real Madrid CF | 550 Matches
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Raul was one of the most lethal strikers the sport has ever seen. A club legend for Real Madrid, he made over 550 matches and cemented his in the most matches in Laliga history list.
The Spaniard scored 228 goals as well during that time. He won six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League titles with the club. Currently, he is the manager of Real Madrid Castilla.
Raul Garcia has carved his place in football history by becoming one of the players with the most matches in Laliga, totaling an incredible 609 appearances.
The Spanish midfielder is known for his versatility and leadership. He played for CA Osasuna, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao, leaving a lasting impact at each club. His longevity and consistency made him a key figure in Spanish football.
2. Andoni Zubizarreta | Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona | 622 Matches
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Andoni Zubizarreta made 622 appearances and is the player with the second-most matches in Laliga. The Goalkeeper extensively for Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, Deportivo Alaves, and FC Barcelona.
He won the league a total of six times, four with FC Barcelona and two with Athletic Bilbao. Zubizarreta retired from the sport in 1998.
1. Joaquin | Real Betis, Malaga CF, and Valencia | 622 Matches
Image Credit: Euro Sport
Joaquin holds the record for the most matches in Laliga, with 622 appearances throughout his career. The Spanish winger, known for his time at Real Betis, Valencia, and Malaga CF, surpassed the previous record of 622 matches held by Andoni Zubizarreta.
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.
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
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.
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
Mar 16, 2025, 9:35 PM
70' | Sorloth loves Barcelona | ATM 2-0 FCB
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.
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
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.
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?
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Mar 16, 2025, 11:17 AM
Match Details
Match: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2024 - 25
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.
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'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?
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)
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
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).
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?
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)
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
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
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
08/03/25 – Benfica 3-0 CD Nacional (Liga Portugal Betclic)
06/03/25 – Benfica 0-1 Barcelona (UEFA Champions League)
27/02/25 – Benfica 1-0 Sporting Braga (Taça de Portugal)
22/02/25 – Benfica 3-0 Boavista (Liga Portugal Betclic)
19/02/25 – Benfica 3-3 AS Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
15/02/25 – Santa Clara 0-1 Benfica (Liga Portugal Betclic)
Mar 11, 2025, 2:23 PM
Recent form | FC Barcelona
06/03/25 – Benfica 0-1 Barcelona (UEFA Champions League)
02/03/25 – Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad (LaLiga)
26/02/25 – Barcelona 4-4 Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey)
23/02/25 – Las Palmas 0-2 Barcelona (LaLiga)
18/02/25 – Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga)
10/02/25 – Sevilla 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
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