Barcelona’s dominant 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night has virtually secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals, with their second appearance in the last decade now looking almost certain. The match at Montjuic saw a flawless performance from Barcelona’s forward line, with each member of the trio getting on the score sheet.
While it was 17-year-old Lamine Yamal who capped off the victory with a beautiful goal, the standout performances came from Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha. Lewandowski, at 37, added two more goals to his Champions League tally, bringing his total to 40. Raphinha also scored, making him the competition’s top scorer, ahead of Lewandowski.
Barcelona started the match with intensity, controlling possession early on and creating several chances. Yamal was involved right from the start, forcing goalkeeper Gregor Kobel into a save. A slick pass from Raphinha to Lewandowski resulted in a close attempt, but it was the team’s overall dominance that made the difference.
Barcelona’s breakthrough came after a free-kick, with Raphinha’s close-range finish following a header from Iñigo Martínez. Despite a VAR check, Raphinha’s goal stood. Dortmund briefly responded with a few chances, but they were quickly snuffed out by Barcelona’s defense. The hosts doubled their lead in the second half with a stunning combination between Pedri, Yamal, and Raphinha, which set up Lewandowski for a clinical finish.
Barcelona’s attacking play showed no sign of slowing down. A rapid counter-attack, involving Fermín López and Yamal, set up Lewandowski for another goal to make it 4-0. Dortmund’s defense had no answer as Barcelona continued to pour forward, with chances coming thick and fast.
With a commanding lead, Barcelona played out the remainder of the match comfortably, leaving Dortmund with little opportunity to mount a comeback. The win pushes them closer to a semi-final spot, and the team’s performance sends a strong message to any potential challengers.
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