Raphinha has given the reason why he insulted Benfica fans after FC Barcelona staged a dramatic come-from-behind win in the UEFA Champions League.

It’s customary for the Champions League to overdeliver on drama but rarely quite like Tuesday night’s game between Barcelona and Benfica.

Barcelona ace Raphinha explained his clash with Benfica players and fans after their stunning Champions League triumph on Tuesday night.

Barcelona came back from two goals down with 15 minutes to go to defeat Benfica 5-4 and secure their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Barcelona will look to maintain their superb form in the UEFA Champions League as they make the short trip to Portugal on Tuesday to face Benfica, who are battling in to stay in contention for an automatic spot in the last 16.

There were plenty of fireworks on the pitch as Barcelona stormed back to defeat Benfica 5-4 in Champions League play on Tuesday, but they also extended off of it, too. Deep into stoppage time, Barcelona's dramatic winner came via Raphinha after Benfica wanted a penalty moments prior.

Match winner Raphinha said Benfica insults sparked a scuffle in the tunnel after his stoppage-time goal earned Barcelona a remarkable 5-4 comeback win at the Estádio da Luz in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Barcelona star Raphinha has provided an insight into his side of things, after being involved in a heated post-match altercation on the back of last night’s meeting with Benfica.Barcelona are of

Raphinha opens up about the tunnel clash with Benfica players after Barcelona's stunning 5-4 Champions League win. Police had to step in to control the chaos.

Raphinha has claimed that 'insults' aimed towards him from Benfica players sparked an altercation after Barcelona's thrilling Champions League win.

Barcelona's thrilling stoppage time victory against Benfica was the cherry on the cake of a brilliant start to matchweek 7 of the UEFA Champions League league phase. The Catalans were shaky for most of the match and with 15 minutes to go,