🔥 Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona: Champions League 2024/25 Quarter-Final – Full Match Report
Date: April 9 & April 15, 2025
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (First Leg), Signal Iduna Park (Second Leg)
Competition: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter-Finals
Aggregate Score: Barcelona 5 – 3 Borussia Dortmund
🏟️ First Leg Recap: Barcelona 4–0 Dortmund
In the first leg at home, Barcelona delivered a masterclass performance, securing a dominant 4–0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Former BVB star Robert Lewandowski scored a brace, with additional goals coming from Pedri and Raphinha.
Barcelona's high pressing and possession control left Dortmund struggling to create chances. The Catalans took full advantage of their home crowd at the Estadi Olímpic and carried a commanding lead into the second leg.
Key Highlights:
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⚽ Robert Lewandowski (2 goals)
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⚽ Pedri, Raphinha (1 goal each)
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💥 Clean sheet and high pass accuracy from Barça
🏟️ Second Leg Recap: Dortmund 3–1 Barcelona
At Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund mounted a spirited comeback attempt. Serhou Guirassy scored an impressive hat-trick, giving the German side a glimmer of hope. However, an own goal by Ramy Bensebaini gifted Barcelona the crucial away goal that sealed the tie.
Dortmund won the second leg 3–1, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the first-leg deficit. Barcelona advanced to the semi-finals with a 5–3 aggregate score, ending their six-year wait for a Champions League semi-final appearance.
Second Leg Highlights:
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⚽ Serhou Guirassy – Hat-trick hero
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❌ Own Goal: Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund)
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📈 Dortmund 3–1 win not enough to overturn aggregate
📊 Aggregate Score: Barcelona 5 – 3 Borussia Dortmund
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✅ Barcelona qualifies for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals
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🆚 Next Opponent: Inter Milan or Bayern Munich
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🔥 Key Player: Robert Lewandowski (2 goals in 1st leg)
📝 Final Thoughts
This clash between two European giants showcased thrilling attacking football, tactical brilliance, and moments of individual magic. Barcelona’s dominance in the first leg proved decisive despite Dortmund’s impressive home performance.
Fans are now eagerly looking forward to seeing Barcelona compete in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2025, as they aim to reclaim European glory.
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