Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was proud of his players' effort and sacrifice as they earned a 1-0 win at Benfica in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday despite playing most of the game with 10 men.

Barcelona beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, despite having played the majority of the game with 10 men.

Hansi Flick breathed a sigh of relief as the final whistle confirmed Barcelona’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benfica in the first leg of the 2024-25 UE