Barcelona Survive Scare vs Dortmund: Yamal & Raphinha Go Missing

⚽ Match Summary:

Serhou Guirassy’s hat-trick was the highlight of the night as Dortmund threw everything they had at Barcelona. In the 10th minute, a penalty was awarded after Szczesny fouled Pascal Gross, giving the hosts early momentum. Although Gross found the net again shortly after, it was ruled out for offside.

Despite the early pressure, Barca pulled one back via an own goal by Ramy Bensebaini. The mistake came after a dangerous cross from Fermin Lopez, which offered Barcelona some breathing space. However, Dortmund refused to give up. Guirassy eventually completed his hat-trick in the second half, putting Barca under immense pressure once again.

In the end, Barcelona held on to secure their spot in the semi-finals. While the German side dominated large stretches of the game, it was the Catalans who progressed with a 5-3 aggregate score.

📊 Barcelona Player Ratings:

🧤 Goalkeeper & Defence:

• Wojciech Szczesny (7/10): Although he gave away a penalty, he redeemed himself with several crucial saves.
• Jules Kounde (5/10): While he did make a decent block, his overall defensive presence was lacking.
• Pau Cubarsi (5/10): Struggled throughout the match and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Dortmund.
• Ronald Araujo (6/10): Had trouble containing Adeyemi’s speed, but managed to stay composed late in the game.
• Gerard Martin (7/10): Broke down many Dortmund attacks and was one of the more reliable defenders.

🧠 Midfield:

• Gavi (6/10): Made some good passes and worked hard off the ball, though he was subbed off early.
• Frenkie de Jong (7/10): Controlled possession well and broke up several attacking moves.
• Fermin Lopez (7/10): Created danger with his pressing and forced the own goal that gave Barca hope.

🔥 Attack:

• Lamine Yamal (5/10): Despite seeing plenty of the ball, he failed to turn possession into chances.
• Robert Lewandowski (4/10): Had a quiet night, though his presence did lead to the Bensebaini own goal.
• Raphinha (4/10): Struggled to make an impact, with only a couple of weak shots to his name.

🔁 Substitutes:

• Pedri (5/10): Entered the game with good intent but couldn’t influence the rhythm.
• Ferran Torres (5/10): Offered little after coming on as Barca’s attack faded.
• Eric Garcia (6/10): Did reasonably well in stabilizing the backline late in the match.
• Dani Olmo (N/A): Came on too late to make a meaningful contribution.

🧠 Manager Rating – Hansi Flick (6/10):

Flick’s side started with a clear plan and showed signs of control. However, they lost composure under pressure in the second half. While the team advanced, Flick will know his tactics need refining for the next round.

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