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Barcelona Overcome Borussia Dortmund to Reach Champions League Semifinals
DORTMUND, Germany — Barcelona’s journey to the 2025 UEFA Champions League semifinals remained intact despite a disappointing 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. The defeat was not enough to stop the Catalan giants, who progressed with a 5-3 aggregate score following their dominant 4-0 first-leg victory.
Guirassy’s Hat Trick and Barcelona’s Resilience
Serhou Guirassy’s hat trick at Signal Iduna Park sent a shockwave through the Barcelona camp. Dortmund’s strong performance raised hopes of a comeback, but Barcelona’s first-leg advantage was ultimately too much to overcome. Despite the defeat, coach Hansi Flick reminded his players of their achievement — reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2019.
Flick’s Reaction:
“We won the first leg 4-0, and despite today’s loss, I believe we deserved to advance,” said Flick in his post-match comments.
The Key Moments of the Match
- Guirassy’s Early Penalty: The match started in favor of Dortmund with Guirassy converting a penalty.
- Bensebaini’s Own Goal: A fortunate own goal by Ramy Bensebaini seemed to seal the fate of the tie.
- Guirassy’s Second Goal: Guirassy’s second goal briefly ignited hopes of a stunning comeback.
But in the end, Barcelona held firm, securing their spot in the Champions League semifinals.
Player Reactions: Flick and Koundé Reflect on the Victory
Barcelona’s Jules Koundé acknowledged the team’s performance shortcomings but emphasized the importance of the aggregate victory:
“We weren’t at our best today, but we’re thrilled to make it to the semifinals.”
Flick echoed these sentiments, noting the team’s resilience over the course of the two-legged tie.
Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities
With Barcelona through to the semifinals, their next challenge will be a tough opponent, either Bayern Munich or Inter Milan. Before that, they will focus on securing a La Liga title with upcoming matches against Celta Vigo and Mallorca.
- Barcelona’s Road to the Champions League Semifinals
– A detailed recap of Barcelona’s Champions League performance this season. - Top Performers of UEFA Champions League 2025
– Explore the players making headlines this year, including Guirassy and Koundé. - Upcoming La Liga Fixtures for Barcelona
– Keep track of Barça’s domestic schedule as they aim for the La Liga title. - How Hansi Flick Revived Barcelona’s Form
– Analysis on Flick’s managerial influence since joining the club. - Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League History
– A look at Dortmund’s past Champions League performances.
