UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund 3-1 FC Barcelona

In a thrilling encounter at Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund showcased their fighting spirit, defeating FC Barcelona 3-1 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on April 15, 2025. However, despite this valiant effort, Dortmund's aggregate loss of 5-3 means they exit the tournament while Barcelona advances to the semi-finals for the first time in six seasons.

The match began with Dortmund determined to overturn a daunting 4-0 deficit from the first leg. Their early pressure paid off in the 11th minute when Serhou Guirassy was awarded a penalty after Pascal Gross was fouled by Wojciech Szczesny. Guirassy calmly converted, executing a Panenka-style shot that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. This goal not only ignited Dortmund's hopes but also marked Guirassy's first of the night, adding to his impressive tally in this season's Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund
3-4-2-1
GK: Gregor Kobel - 6/10
Hasn't had much to do.

RCB: Niklas Sule - 6.510
Made some impact at some key moments.

CB: Waldemar Anton - 6/10
Didn't have many great moments.

LCB: Ramy Bensebaini - 7/10
The best defender on the pitch.

RM: Yan Couto - 6/10
Didn't offer that much in the game.

CM: Pascal Gross - 7/10
Was unfortunate not to score, but had an impressive work rate.

CM: Felix Nmecha - 7/10
Controlled the game well in the central midfield.

LM: Daniel Svensson - 7/10
Had a big role in counter-attacks.

RW: Karim Adeyemi - 7/10
Always showed intensity but didn't have many chances.

ST: Serhou Guirassy - 9/10
A fantastic penalty conversion, a further two great goals and a key attacking threat all game.

LW: Maximilian Beier - 6.5/10
Had a lot of energy but couldn't capitalise, was one of the first to be subbed off.

SUB: - Giovanni Reyna - 6.5/10
Made a pretty decent impact.

SUB: - Julien Duranville - 6.5/10
Played relatively well when he came on after 64 minutes.

SUB: Julian Brandt - 6/10
Not much of an impact made.

SUB: Jamie Gittens - 6/10
Joined quite late in the game and made no impact.

FC Barcelona
4-2-1-3
GK: Wojciech Szczesny - 7.5/10
Despite the penalty blunder, the Polish star made many crucial saves.

RB: Jules Kounde - 6/10
Not many great moments that standout.

CB: Pau Cubarsi - 6.5/10
A solid game in the back four.

CB: Ronald Araujo - 6.5/10
Similar sort of impact to his teammate Pau Cubarsí.

LB: Gerard Martin - 5.510
There was nothing noteworthy that stood out.

CM: Frenkie de Jong - 7/10
Not his best performance, but always a key player within the midfield setup.

CM: Gavi - 6.5/10
First to be substituted but played decently.

LW: Raphinha - 6.5/10
Had a decent game but didn't do too much.

ST: Robert Lewandowski - 6.5/10
Was pretty quiet all game against his old club.

LW: Lamine Yamal - 6.5/10
Didn't offer too much before he was brought off after 70 minutes.

SUB: - Pedri - 6/10
Didn't offer too much attacking threat when he got onto the pitch.

SUB: - Ferran Torres - 6/10
Had no real standout opportunities.

SUB: - Eric Garcia 6/10
Ensured Barcelona made it through.

SUB: - Dani Olmo 6/10
Not enough time on the pitch to make a difference.