Dortmund, Germany – December 10, 2024 – In a thrilling Champions League match, Barcelona staged a stunning comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 3-2, securing their spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
The German hosts took an early lead, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Youssoufa Moukoko putting them 2-0 up within the first 25 minutes. However, the Catalan giants refused to give up, and their persistence paid off as they scored three unanswered goals to claim a dramatic victory.
Barcelona’s comeback began in the 33rd minute, when Pedri scored a crucial goal to reduce the deficit to 2-1. The visitors continued to push forward, and their efforts were rewarded in the 66th minute when Ansu Fati equalized with a stunning strike.
The winner came in the 85th minute, as Robert Lewandowski scored a penalty to seal the 3-2 victory for Barcelona. The Polish striker’s goal sparked wild celebrations among the Barcelona players and coaching staff, as they secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages.
The win marks a significant turnaround for Barcelona, who had struggled in their previous Champions League matches. The team’s coach, Xavi Hernandez, praised his players for their determination and resilience, saying, “We showed great character and spirit to come back from 2-0 down. This win is a huge boost for us, and we’re excited to move forward in the competition.”
With this victory, Barcelona have secured their spot in the Champions League knockout stages, while Dortmund’s hopes of advancing are still uncertain. The German side will need to win their final group match to have any chance of progressing to the next round.
Source: Africa Publicity
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