Barcelona delivered a stunning performance on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter final tie putting one foot firmly in the semi-finals.
The scoring began in the 25th minute when Raphinha, the competition’s leading scorer with 12 goals this season, poked the ball over the line giving Barcelona an early lead.
The second half saw the hosts take complete control, with Robert Lewandowski haunting his former club by netting twice. His first came in the 48th minute and his second in the 63rd minute, a clinical header that took his Champions League tally to 11 for the campaign.
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal sealed the rout in the 77th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack with a tidy effort assisted by Raphinha.
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 23 matches across all competitions, signaling their intent to reclaim European glory. The victory was a statement of dominance, with Dortmund unable to cope with Barcelona’s relentless pace and precision.
With the second leg set for Tuesday, April 15, in Germany, Dortmund face a monumental task to overturn the deficit in front of their famed Yellow Wall.
For now, Barcelona’s treble dreams remain alive, as they lead La Liga and prepare for a Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid