Barcelona took a massive step towards the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a resounding 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in their quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The Catalan giants showcased their prowess at home, extending their unbeaten run to 23 matches.
Red-hot winger Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona, setting the tone for the night. Robert Lewandowski was in sublime form, hitting a brace and reaching an impressive 40 goals for the season. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal was unstoppable throughout the match, deftly prodding home Barça’s fourth goal as Dortmund struggled to contain the onslaught.
Five-time Champions League winners Barcelona are now on the cusp of reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 2019. They will look to seal their spot when they visit Germany next Tuesday for the second leg.
PSG’s Comeback Triumph Over Aston Villa
In another thrilling quarter-final clash, Paris Saint-Germain rallied to secure a 3-1 win over Aston Villa. The visitors stunned the Parc des Princes when Morgan Rogers put Unai Emery’s side ahead in the first half. However, PSG demonstrated resilience and class to turn the tide.
Teenager Désiré Doué leveled the score, igniting the comeback. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes sealed the victory for the newly crowned Ligue 1 champions. PSG’s dominance on the ball was evident as they dictated the tempo with composed possession, technical precision, and relentless pressing.
Aston Villa, whose seven-game winning streak in all competitions came to an end, will need a significant turnaround in the return leg next Tuesday to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
