Tensions flared in the tunnel after the Champions League match, and the police had to step in to restore order. Raphinha spoke about it.
There were plenty of fireworks on the pitch as Barcelona stormed back to defeat Benfica 5-4 in Champions League play on Tuesday, but they also extended off of it, too. Deep into stoppage time, Barcelona's dramatic winner came via Raphinha after Benfica wanted a penalty moments prior.
It all kicked off in the tunnel after the match with Raphinha at the centre of the commotion 🥊 Police had to get involved and Raphinha explained exa
POLICE were forced to intervene after a mass brawl reportedly erupted between Barcelona and Benfica players. The Catalan giants staged an incredible comeback from 4-2 down to win 5-4 in the
Barcelona ace Raphinha explained his clash with Benfica players and fans after their stunning Champions League triumph on Tuesday night.
Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday after a hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis gave the hosts a two-goal halftime lead.
Raphinha has given the reason why he insulted Benfica fans after FC Barcelona staged a dramatic come-from-behind win in the UEFA Champions League.
Benfica opened the scoring in the second minute, when Pavlidis escaped Pau Cubarsi and fired home from Alvaro Carreras’s low cross. Barcelona responded swiftly with Lewandowski scoring from the penalty spot after Alejandro Balde was brought down by Benfica defender Tomas Araujo.
Barcelona secured an improbable victory over Benfica on Tuesday night, scoring in the 96th minute, and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat after the home side had a penalty appeal turned down
Benfica were leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders Liverpool.
Raphinha opens up about the tunnel clash with Benfica players after Barcelona's stunning 5-4 Champions League win. Police had to step in to control the chaos.