Joan Laporta is keeping a close eye on a striker who could be Robert Lewandowski's successor in Barcelona's attack for the future.

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Barcelona during their 5-4 win over Benfica, increasing his UEFA Champions League goal tally to 103.

According to SPORT, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is eyeing a 'dream' reunion with the player this summer, but the Catalan outfit have accepted that it will be very difficult to secure his services.

Marcus Rashford could see his dream move to Barcelona collapse owing to three big Man Utd concerns and with sources revealing what could happen next.

It’s customary for the Champions League to overdeliver on drama but rarely quite like Tuesday night’s game between Barcelona and Benfica.

Then, almost fittingly, Benfica conceded a penalty on 78 minutes, which Lewandowski dispatched with ease to double his tally for the evening. If a game summed up Barcelona's season so far, this was it. The La Liga outfit even scored an 86th minute equaliser when Eric Garcia headed home to draw the scores level at 4-4.

Barcelona twice fight back from two goals down - and two Wojciech Szczesny howlers - to snatch a dramatic victory at Benfica.

Live updates as Barça visit Benfica today, Tuesday January 21, 2025, at the Estádio de Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.

Raphinha scored a late and controversial winner as Barcelona came from behind to win a remarkable game 5-4 against Benfica and qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The last-minute goal was allowed to stand despite Benfica claiming they should have had a penalty moments before as Barca took all three points.

FC Barcelona beat Benfica 5-4 in a nine-goal Champions League thriller where the Catalans completed a comeback for the ages in the elite European competition.