Barcelona are already assured of their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, but a win over Atalanta next week would mean a top 2 finish in the league phase, which would also ensure extra

The goal cut Benfica's lead to 3–2, but Barcelona immediately conceded, as an own goal from Ronald Araújo put Benfica up 4–2. No matter, Barca proceeded to score three unanswered goals, getting tallies from Robert Lewandowski, Eric García and another from Raphinha—this time it was intentional—to score a 5–4 win on the road.

Barcelona will look to maintain their superb form in the UEFA Champions League as they make the short trip to Portugal on Tuesday to face Benfica, who are battling in to stay in contention for an automatic spot in the last 16.