Barcelona triumphed 4-0 over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice and Lamine Yamal adding a late finish. Raphinha also contributed with an assist. Barcelona now holds a commanding lead as they approach the second leg.
Barcelona delivered a dominant 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, with Robert Lewandowski playing a pivotal role against his former club. The Catalans surged ahead with goals from Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal. The match began with an early opportunity for Yamal, who forced a save from Dortmund's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. However, it was Raphinha who provided the breakthrough, tapping in a ball after a well-executed assist from Inigo Martinez. The goal was initially reviewed by VAR but stood.
Dortmund attempted to respond but struggled to find the back of the net, with Wojciech Szczesny ensuring a clean sheet for Barcelona. In the second half, Lewandowski doubled his tally with a header off a Raphinha cross and later added another goal following a quick counter-attack involving Fermin Lopez and Yamal. Dortmund’s defense crumbled late in the match as Lewandowski capitalized on a defensive mix-up, passing to Raphinha, who then set up Yamal for the fourth goal, sealing a comfortable victory for Barcelona.
This impressive performance has left Barcelona in a strong position ahead of the return leg. The team’s attacking prowess, coupled with a solid defensive display, promises to be a challenge for Dortmund as they head into the second leg with a daunting task ahead.
