Lamine Yamal was the star of the show as Barcelona beat Benfica to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Raphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal netted with a stunning strike in a rampant first half as Barcelona dismantled Benfica 3-1 in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday, advancing to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.

Barcelona secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Benfica, sealing a 4-1 aggregate win in the Round of 16.

Barcelona are aiming to become the first side to beat Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano in La Liga this season when they visit the capital on Sunday. The Catalan behemoths are embroiled in a three-horse title race alongside both Madrid giants and victory this weekend would see them clear an enormous hurdle in their bid to be crowned La Liga champions.

After securing a comfortable progression through to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a win against Benfica, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona will now turn their focus to a decisive La Liga