Barcelona splash out €700 on burgers after Champions League win over Benfica – with heroics from Ballon d’Or hopeful Raphinha being rewarded

The Catalan giants are safely through to the quarter-finals of elite continental competition after overcoming Portuguese opposition in the last-16. A comfortable 4-1 victory on aggregate has carried the Blaugrana into the next round.

A 3-1 win on home soil got the job done against Benfica, with Lamine Yamal adding another stunning goal to his collection while 2025 Ballon d’Or contender Raphinha bagged a brace and took his impressive tally for the season to 27.

Barca’s players were allowed to relax and unwind after savouring another European success, with it revealed by Catalunya Radio that the club’s “nutritionist allows players to eat whatever they want after matches”.

There is no word on their post-match order after seeing off Benfica at home, but it is claimed that “after playing in Lisbon they ordered hamburgers worth 700 euros.” Barca won that contest 1-0 courtesy another decisive strike from Brazilian forward Raphinha.

They did have a six-day break after that contest, which allowed them to indulge a little, but Hansi Flick’s side need to ensure that they are in peak condition this time around as a crucial La Liga clash with fellow title hopefuls Atletico Madrid on Sunday will carry them into the latest international break.