UEFA Champions League — Round of 16
How did Barcelona and Benfica perform?
Barcelona and Benfica Match Stats
Barcelona and Benfica Lineups
Barcelona
4-2-3-1 Benfica
4-3-3Barcelona and Benfica Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
UEFA Champions League Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17-1 | 16 | 18 |
| 2 |  Bayern Munich |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18-7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 |  PSG |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19-8 | 11 | 13 |
| 4 |  Manchester City |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12-6 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 |  Atalanta |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8-6 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Inter |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12-4 | 8 | 12 |
| 7 |  Real Madrid |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13-7 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 |  Atl. Madrid |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15-12 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  Liverpool |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11-8 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Dortmund |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19-13 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 |  Tottenham |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13-7 | 6 | 11 |
| 12 |  Newcastle |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-6 | 7 | 10 |
| 13 |  Chelsea |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-8 | 5 | 10 |
| 14 |  Sporting CP |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12-8 | 4 | 10 |
| 15 | Barcelona |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14-11 | 3 | 10 |
| 16 |  Marseille |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11-8 | 3 | 9 |
| 17 |  Juventus |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12-10 | 2 | 9 |
| 18 |  Galatasaray |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8-8 | 0 | 9 |
| 19 |  Monaco |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7-8 | -1 | 9 |
| 20 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10-12 | -2 | 9 |
| 21 |  PSV |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15-11 | 4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Qarabag |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-13 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 |  Napoli |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6-11 | -5 | 7 |
| 24 |  FC Copenhagen |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-16 | -6 | 7 |
| 25 | Benfica |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6-8 | -2 | 6 |
| 26 |  Pafos |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4-9 | -5 | 6 |
| 27 |  Royale Union SG |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7-15 | -8 | 6 |
| 28 |  Ath Bilbao |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-9 | -5 | 5 |
| 29 |  Olympiacos Piraeus |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6-13 | -7 | 5 |
| 30 |  Eintracht Frankfurt |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 31 |  Club Brugge KV |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 32 |  Bodo/Glimt |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9-13 | -4 | 3 |
| 33 |  Slavia Prague |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2-11 | -9 | 3 |
| 34 |  Ajax |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5-18 | -13 | 3 |
| 35 |  Villarreal |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 |  Kairat Almaty |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-15 | -11 | 1 |
Qualification/Relegation
Barcelona vs Benfica Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-03-11
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Barcelona faced off against Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona). The UEFA Champions League — Round of 16 fixture, contested on March 11, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Barcelona were sitting in 15th place with 10 points. Their campaign has seen 3 wins and 1 draws, leaving them with a record of 2 losses.
Benfica, sitting in 25th with 6 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 2 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 3 UEFA Champions League — Round of 16 meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Barcelona have secured 3 wins.
However, Benfica have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 2 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Barcelona
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Barcelona vs Benfica clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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