Benfica vs Barcelona: intense first half ends goalless

The first half of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash between Benfica and Barcelona ended in a tense 0-0 draw. The biggest moment came in the 22nd minute when Barça’s Pau Cubarsí received a red card, leaving the visitors with 10 men.

Statistically, Benfica took 11 shots, 3 of which were on target, while Barcelona had 8 shots with 4 on target. Despite being down to 10 men, Barcelona controlled 60% of possession. Benfica also earned 4 corners, compared to Barcelona’s 2.

With a numerical advantage, Benfica will look to capitalize in the second half—expect more drama ahead!