Barcelona clinches a thrilling 2-1 victory against Porto, guaranteeing their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Explore the match highlights as Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix lead Barcelona to the top of Group standings.

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⚽🌟 Barcelona’s Portuguese Duo Shines: Advances to Champions League Round of 16

Barcelona secured a place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Porto at the “Montjuic” stadium. The match showcased the prowess of Portuguese stars Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, who played pivotal roles in Barcelona’s triumph.

🏆🌐 Group Standings and Round of 16 Qualification

With this crucial win, Barcelona elevated their points to 12, comfortably leading their group. The victory ensures their passage to the Round of 16, while Porto remains in second place with 9 points.

🔍🔥 Match Highlights: Barcelona vs. Porto

The game started with Barcelona dominating possession. Joao Cancelo attempted a shot from the edge of the penalty area early on, narrowly missing the right post in the 2nd minute. In the 8th minute, goalkeeper Diogo Costa made a double save to deny Rafinha’s powerful shot from outside the box.

Porto took the lead in the 30th minute when Pepe’s shot was parried by Inaki Pena, falling to Pepe, who slotted it into the net.

Barcelona responded quickly, with Joao Cancelo scoring the equalizer in the 32nd minute. Cancelo received a pass from Pedri, skillfully maneuvered past Porto’s defenders, and placed a precise shot into the goal.

Joao Felix missed an opportunity to add a second goal in the 34th minute, receiving a cross from Rafinha and shooting just above the crossbar.