Barcelona survived a huge scare in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund, securing a 5-3 aggregate win despite a 3-1 loss in Germany on Tuesday. The Catalan side’s attacking stars, including Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, went missing in action, but they managed to hold on for the win.
Dortmund’s Determined Display
Borussia Dortmund gave everything to keep their hopes of a second consecutive European final appearance alive, and they made a strong start to the match. Within 10 minutes, they had a penalty after Wojciech Szczesny brought down Pascal Gross in the box, and Serhou Guirassy converted easily to give the hosts the lead.
Guirassy’s Hat-Trick
Guirassy was instrumental in Dortmund’s attack, and he scored his second goal of the match early in the second half. The hosts’ pressure resulted in a corner, with Daniel Svensson’s cross knocked back across goal for Guirassy to head in from close range. He completed his hat-trick shortly after, slotting home after Julien Duranville’s clever run down the left wing.
Barcelona’s Resurgence
Despite Dortmund’s dominance, Barcelona enjoyed a brief resurgence after Fermin Lopez’s clever run down the right side led to Ramy Bensebaini’s own goal. However, the Blaugrana failed to capitalize on the momentum, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha struggling to find space and Robert Lewandowski isolated up front.
Dortmund’s Late Push
Dortmund continued to press for a fourth goal, but Barcelona held firm to secure their place in the semi-finals. Despite the loss, Dortmund’s performance was impressive, and they can take heart from their determined display.
Barcelona’s Relief
Barcelona will be relieved to have survived the scare, but they will be aware that they were fortunate to progress. The Blaugrana’s attacking stars will need to step up their game if they are to succeed in the semi-finals.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Barcelona’s narrow escape against Borussia Dortmund will be a wake-up call for the Blaugrana. Despite their attacking talent, they struggled to create chances and were fortunate to progress. They will need to improve their performance if they are to succeed in the Champions League.
What’s Next?
Barcelona will now look ahead to the semi-finals, where they will face a tough opponent. They will need to regroup and refocus if they are to succeed in the competition. The Blaugrana’s fans will be hoping that their team can step up their game and make a deep run in the Champions League.
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