Barcelona managed a 1-0 win over Benfica despite going down to 10 men as they triumphed in the Champions League round of 16 first leg

A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has on Wednesday evening been singled out for widespread adulation.The player in question? Ronald Araújo.This comes owing to his

Benfica host Barcelona on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 showdown. These teams met in an epic encounter during the league phase, Barca eventually prevailing 5-4 courtesy of a 96th-minute winner from Raphinha amid torrential rain in Lisbon.

Barcelona faced a tough test at Benfica after Pau Cubarsi's early red card - it was one they passed with flying colours

Playing most of the game down a man, Barcelona defeated Benfica 1–0 and are 90 minutes away from the Champions League quarterfinals.

Barcelona was reduced to 10 men after an early red card but goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny came through when his team needed him in a hard-fought win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.