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Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Lille to book a Champions League quarter-final clash with Barcelona. Despite an early error by Gregor Kobel gifting Lille the lead, Emre Can’s penalty and Maximilian Beier’s strike sealed the win. Dortmund’s resilience set up a thrilling showdown with Barcelona.

Borussia Dortmund staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Lille 2-1 and book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals against Barcelona. The match started disastrously for Dortmund when goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a costly mistake, allowing Lille to take the lead within the opening minutes. Despite relentless attacking efforts, Dortmund struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half, with Lille’s goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier making several key saves to keep them ahead.

The momentum shifted in the second half when Dortmund was awarded a penalty after Serhou Guirassy was fouled in the box. Emre Can stepped up and coolly converted from the spot to bring the German side level. With confidence growing, Dortmund pressed for the winner, and their persistence paid off when Maximilian Beier struck decisively in the 65th minute. His composed finish secured a hard-fought victory, ensuring Dortmund advanced to the next stage, where they will face Spanish giants Barcelona in a highly anticipated showdown.