Wed Mar 05 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Face Benfica Rematch in Champions League Thriller

**Lisbon, Portugal** – Barcelona will face a rematch against Benfica in the Champions League Round of 16, first leg, on Thursday, March 6th, at 1:30 AM IST (local time). The match, held at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon, promises to be another thrilling encounter following their dramatic group stage clash.

Barcelona, who finished second in their group behind Liverpool, will be hoping to build on their strong Champions League campaign. Benfica, meanwhile, secured their knockout place after a playoff victory over Monaco, despite finishing 16th in their group.

Their previous meeting saw a captivating 5-4 victory for Barcelona, a rollercoaster ride that included multiple lead changes and a last-minute winner from Raphinha. Both Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski scored braces in that exciting match.

Fans can catch the action live on Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on SonyLIV.

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