Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.

Benfica was leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders Liverpool.

Vangelis Pavlidis hit a first-half hattrick for the hosts, partly thanks to two big errors by Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny.

However, a Robert Lewandowsky double from the penalty spot, Eric Garcia's header, and a brace for Raphinha helped Barcelona claim a stunning late triumph in Lisbon.

Benfica opened the scoring in the second minute when Pavlidis escaped Pau Cubarsi and fired home from Alvaro Carreras’ low cross.

Barcelona responded swiftly with Lewandowski scoring from the penalty spot after Alejandro Balde was brought down by Benfica defender Tomas Araujo.

The hosts nosed back ahead through a stroke of luck, when Szczesny raced out of his goal to try and cut out a through-ball but crashed into Balde.

Greece international Pavlidis gleefully collected the loose ball and rolled his second into the empty net.