WATCH: Barcelona back on level terms as Robert Lewandowski scores from the penalty spot

Barcelona got off to the worst possible start to their Champions League clash against Benfica, but not long after conceding, they are back on level terms at the Estadio Da Luz.

It was a terrible start for Barcelona as Spanish left-back Alvaro Carreras produced a wonderful cross for Vangelis Pavlidis to smash into the net – Wojciech Szczesny, making his first Champions League appearance for Barcelona, ​​had no chance whatsoever to stop it.

However, Barcelona were only behind for 11 minutes. Alejandro Balde made a fine run into the Benfica penalty area before being fouled by Antonio Silva. Nothing was given on the pitch, but after a VAR check, a foul was ruled. Robert Lewandowski stepped up from 12 yards and he made no mistake in scoring his 102nd Champions League goal.

Barcelona needed a quick reaction and they got that. It’s a rather fortuitous way for them to pull back level, but they won’t care at all as they are now in a better position to pick up the win they need to secure their place in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League.

Hansi Flick spoke before the match about the happy memories he has while in charge at the Estadio da Luzand he will hope that he can lead his team to another victory at the stadium.