Barcelona player ratings vs Benfica: Lamine Yamal is from another planet - other-worldly wonderkid puts on Champions League masterclass as red-hot Raphinha boosts Ballon d'Or bid

Wojciech Szczesny (6/10):

Terrible goalkeeping as he let Otamendi's header squirm through. Not really troubled thereafter and regained a measure of control over his area.

Jules Kounde (8/10):

Inverted throughout and caused Benfica all sorts of problems as he dovetailed well with Yamal. Never stretched in defence.

Ronald Araujo (7/10):

Good on the ball and in the air. A fine performance, though he was barely tested after Otamendi's goal.

Inigo Martinez (7/10):

Nowhere near Otamendi when he scored, but played well otherwise as he marshalled the backline, even if he was a little loose in possession.

Alejandro Balde (8/10):

So energetic down the left, constantly looking to drive, and gave Raphinha a beautiful assist with a surging run from deep.

Frenkie de Jong (7/10):

Missed a sitter in the second half but was superb on the ball and drove forward when he could.

Dani Olmo (7/10):

Silky feet throughout and was constantly able to find pockets of space. His influence grew as the game went on before being subbed on 70 minutes.

Pedri (9/10):

Glided through midfield, hurdling challenges and keeping Barca ticking. Pulled off multiple key passes, and tricks and flicks, as well as a number of tackles to regain possession. The complete midfield performance; just a goal was missing.

Lamine Yamal (10/10):

It was either a glorious assist or a miscued shot that found Raphinha, but either way, the run that preceded it was sensational. His goal was even better, cutting in off the flank and curling a truly outrageous effort into the top corner. Benfica couldn't deal with him; on this form, few sides can.

Robert Lewandowski (7/10):

Held the ball up very well and carved out a few chances but couldn't hit the net. Replaced on 70 minutes with the game all but won.

Raphinha (9/10):

Great finish to convert Yamal's assist, whether it was a cross or a shot, and another to power home Balde's cute pass. Another example of how he has become one of Barca's best players.

Gavi (6/10):

On for Olmo with 20 minutes to go and slotted into midfield.

Ferran Torres (6/10):

On for Lewandowski. Didn't really get a chance to go at Benfica.

Marc Casado (N/A):

On for De Jong as Barca saw the game out.

Fermin Lopez (N/A):

Replaced Yamal late.

Eric Garcia (N/A):

Came on for Martinez with three minutes left.

Hansi Flick (8/10):

Barcelona purred their way through this last-16 second leg, dominating the ball, territory, and everything else. Yamal was sensational, and Flick was also able to rotate some of his top stars late on. Basically the perfect evening.