Sharjah24: Barcelona, Spain, secured a spot in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League despite losing 1-3 to Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the quarter-finals. This was possible thanks to their convincing 4-0 victory in the first leg.
Match highlights
In a dramatic match at the "PVB Stadion," Guinean player Serhou Guirassy scored a remarkable hat-trick for Dortmund (11th minute from a penalty, 49th, and 76th), while Barcelona's goal came from an own goal by Algerian player Rami Ben Sabini (54th).
Next opponent
Barcelona will face the winner between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in the semi-finals. The two teams are set to meet at San Siro today, with Inter winning the first leg 2-1 at Bayern's home ground.
Historical context
This marks Barcelona's first loss in 2025, as they lead the Spanish league. The team hopes to achieve another historic treble, ten years after their last triumph in the prestigious continental competition in Berlin.
Upcoming matches
Barcelona will also compete in the domestic cup final against their traditional rival Real Madrid on the 26th of this month. Currently, they lead La Liga with a four-point advantage over the Royal Club.