Barcelona player ratings vs Benfica: Raphinha, you GENIUS! Barca edge nine-goal Champions League classic in last minute to spare Wojciech Szczesny's blushes

 Barcelona secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the Champions League, with Raphinha scoring a stoppage-time winner to complete a remarkable comeback.

Here are the player ratings from the match:

Wojciech Szczesny (Goalkeeper): Had a night to forget, committing errors that led to Benfica's goals, including a misjudged rush out of the box and conceding a penalty.

Alejandro Balde (Left-Back): Won the penalty that led to Barcelona's first goal but was involved in a collision with Szczesny leading to Benfica's second.

Ronald Araújo (Center-Back): Unfortunately scored an own goal while attempting to intercept a cross, adding to Barcelona's defensive woes.

Pau Cubarsí (Center-Back): Struggled to contain Benfica's attack, particularly Vangelis Pavlidis, who completed a first-half hat-trick.

Jules Koundé (Right-Back): Missed a good chance to score and was part of a defense that conceded four goals.

Pedri (Midfielder): Provided a crucial assist for Eric García's equalizer, delivering a fine cross.

Frenkie de Jong (Midfielder): Worked hard in midfield but couldn't prevent Benfica from dominating the first half.

Gavi (Midfielder): Showed energy and determination but was unable to control the midfield battle.

Raphinha (Forward): Scored twice, including the dramatic 96th-minute winner, and was instrumental in Barcelona's comeback.

Robert Lewandowski (Forward): Kept his composure to score two penalties, helping to keep Barcelona in the game.

Lamine Yamal (Forward): Won the second penalty but missed a good chance to score in the first half.

Substitutes:

Eric García: Came on and scored the equalizing goal with a towering header, making a significant impact.

Ferran Torres: Involved in the build-up to the winning goal, though there was controversy over a potential foul in the process.

This victory ensures Barcelona's progression to the Champions League last 16 and keeps them in contention for the top spot in their group.