A masterpiece: this was Lamine Yamal's stunning goal against Benfica

FC Barcelona secured their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League thanks to a superb performance by Lamine Yamal. The youth player experienced another magical night, with a record included, crowned with a stunning goal in the 27th minute that restored the lead for Barça and also allowed the culés to extend a lead in the aggregate score that they would not lose throughout the day.

Hansi Flick's side had taken the lead in the 11th minute thanks to an assist from '19' to Raphinha. The 17-year-old winger did as he pleased on the right, unpredictable for the Benfica defenders and with a speed and imbalance that, at this moment, are unmatched in European elite.

In the action of the first Barça goal, it was unclear whether the pass was a cross or a shot on goal. The truth is that everything came out perfectly: the placement of the ball and the arrival of the Brazilian free at the far post to finish first time. 16 minutes later, the roles reversed, with Rafa assisting and Yamal finishing the play as he knows best: dribbling to create space before showcasing his lethal shot.

The stunning goal by Lamine Yamal that is becoming a classic in Europe

Lamine rescued a cross from Raphinha that seemed to be going out of play. Tomás Araújo tried to close him down, but the youth player changed pace, hooking onto his left foot. With two strides, he left his opponent behind and, with time and space, unleashed a cross-shot. This time, it wasn't a guided missile, like against France in the Euros; nor was it a low whip.

The shot looked like a pass into the net, with the placement and power needed to leave Trubin with no options. The goalkeeper stretched as far as he could, but there was no way to prevent such a stunning goal. This was Yamal's third goal of the season and the eleventh in all competitions, where he also has 17 assists (tied with Raphinha as the team's leader).