La Liga giants Barcelona on Tuesday secured for themselves a piece of European football history.This came owing to the efforts of the Blaugrana in the club’s showdown with Portuguese heavyweights

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.

Barcelona will look to maintain their superb form in the UEFA Champions League as they make the short trip to Portugal on Tuesday to face Benfica, who are battling in to stay in contention for an automatic spot in the last 16.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football has returned for the penultimate matchround of the league stage. And Liverpool are back in action tonight at home to Lille as they close in on confirming their automatic

Liverpool and Barcelona know they're in the Champions League last 16 with a host of other teams - including Arsenal and Aston Villa - ensuring they will play knockout football

Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica

Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.Szczesny saved former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria's low shot before Raphinha's dramatic winner.

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.