Barcelona Advance to Champions League Semi-Finals Despite Loss in Dortmund
FC Barcelona are through to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after surviving a scare in Germany. Despite a 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park tonight, Barça progressed with a 5-3 aggregate victory, thanks to their emphatic 4-0 win in the first leg at the Camp Nou.
Dortmund came out firing, inspired by Serhou Guirassy who scored a brilliant hat trick, pushing the home crowd to believe in a dramatic comeback. But Robert Lewandowski’s vital goal for Barcelona eased the pressure and ensured the Catalans booked their ticket to the next round.
Match Highlights:
Borussia Dortmund 3–1 Barcelona
Aggregate Score: Barcelona 5–3 Dortmund
Barcelona’s goal: Robert Lewandowski
Dortmund’s goals: Serhou Guirassy (3 goals)
Barcelona will now turn their attention to La Liga action this weekend before preparing for a blockbuster Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid later this month.
Upcoming Barcelona Fixtures:
April 19: vs. Celta de Vigo (La Liga)
April 22: vs. Mallorca (La Liga)
April 26: vs. Real Madrid (Copa del Rey Final)
April 29: UCL Semi-final (First Leg)
