🏆 Dortmund vs Barcelona – Full Match Review | UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals 2025
The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 quarter-final clash between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona delivered thrilling moments, individual brilliance, and a dramatic two-legged tie that ended with Barcelona advancing 5–3 on aggregate.
🏟️ First Leg: Barcelona 4–0 Borussia Dortmund
📅 Date: April 9, 2025
📍 Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
Barcelona produced one of their best European performances in recent years. The Spanish giants pressed high, dominated midfield, and were clinical in front of goal. Robert Lewandowski, facing his former club, was the star of the night, scoring twice and leading the frontline with authority.
✅ Goalscorers:
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⚽ Lewandowski (2)
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⚽ Pedri
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⚽ Raphinha
🎯 Key Stats:
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Possession: Barça 68%
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Total shots: Barça 16 – Dortmund 6
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Shots on target: Barça 8 – Dortmund 2
Barcelona's defense was rock solid, with Ronald Araújo and Jules Koundé shutting down any threat from Dortmund's attack.
🏟️ Second Leg: Borussia Dortmund 3–1 Barcelona
📅 Date: April 15, 2025
📍 Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
With a massive task ahead of them, Borussia Dortmund came out swinging in the second leg. The Yellow Wall roared as striker Serhou Guirassy scored a sensational hat-trick, putting pressure on the visitors. However, an unfortunate own goal by Ramy Bensebaini gave Barcelona the breathing room they needed.
✅ Goalscorers:
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⚽ Guirassy (3) – Dortmund
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❌ Bensebaini (own goal) – Dortmund
🎯 Match Stats:
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Possession: Dortmund 53%
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Total shots: Dortmund 14 – Barcelona 9
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Fouls: Dortmund 12 – Barcelona 9
Despite their valiant effort, Dortmund couldn’t overcome the first-leg deficit.
📊 Aggregate Score: Barcelona 5–3 Dortmund
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✅ Barcelona Qualifies for the UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals
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🔜 Next Opponent: Bayern Munich / Inter Milan (TBD)
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🔥 Player of the Tie: Robert Lewandowski
🗣️ Reactions:
Xavi Hernández (Barcelona Coach):
"We knew the second leg would be tough, especially at Signal Iduna Park. But the players handled the pressure brilliantly."
Edin Terzić (Dortmund Coach):
"We gave everything, especially at home. I'm proud of the team. We just fell short in the first leg."
📝 Conclusion
Barcelona’s blend of youth, experience, and tactical discipline helped them seal a semi-final spot in the UEFA Champions League after six long years. Dortmund, on the other hand, showed great spirit and quality, particularly in the second leg.
As the semi-finals approach, Barça fans are dreaming of European glory once again.
