The tremendous goal annulled Nicolás Otamendi in Barcelona vs. Benfica | VIDEO

Barcelona and Benfica starred in vibrant first half, for the fifth day of Group E of the Champions League. The partial result was a goalless draw, but either of them was able to gain the upper hand. Opportunities to do so were not lacking, such as one that had Nicolás Otamendi as the protagonist.

After 35 minutes, the Argentine defender received a pass from Rafa Silva and, in first, finished off with his left foot. The ball hit the crossbar and got in. As soon as that happened, Otamendi ran to celebrate; however, there the referee intervened to cancel the action, because the ball had already left in a previous corner kick.

Win or win

Barcelona host Benfica on Tuesday at Xavi Hernández’s debut as coach in the Champions League, with an exam in which a victory would give the Catalans a pass to the second round of the continental tournament.

“It’s another ending for us”, The new Barcelona coach recognized on Saturday, after starting with a 1-0 victory over Espanyol in LaLiga his journey at the controls of Barça replacing Ronald Koeman.

“I see it as a golden opportunity to go to the round of 16. Football always offers you revenge, this is our revenge, a test for us to say that we are Barça and we are going for the game “Xavi insisted this Monday at a press conference.