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

Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis has scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona. The Greece international scored two minutes into the match and then in the 22nd and 30th minutes as Benfica led Barcelona 3-1 at halftime.

Police were forced to step in to separate Benfica and Barcelona's players after a dramatic finale to the Champions League game in Lisbon.

Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona will be looking to continue their incredible play in the top division. They are currently ranked second in the overall standings.

Portugal’s Benfica entertain Spain’s Barcelona in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League. The match at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon, Portugal, kicks off at 8pm (20:00 GMT). Benfica are second in their domestic league, Primeira Liga, three points behind cross-city rivals Sporting Lisbon, but are 15th in the 36-team league stage in Europe.

Barcelona star Raphinha has provided an insight into his side of things, after being involved in a heated post-match altercation on the back of last night’s meeting with Benfica.Barcelona are of

FC Barcelona will travel to Portugal to face Benfica Lisbon on Tuesday, eager to continue their strong run of form in the UEFA Champions League on Matchday 7. The Blaugrana have been among the top teams in the Champions League this season,

The transfer team at La Liga giants Barcelona intend to keep a watchful eye on the efforts of one member of the defensive ranks at upcoming opponents Benfica later this evening.That’s according to

Barcelona are still seething after Saturday's controversial 1-1 draw against Getafe, with officiating decisions leaving the club incensed.