Barcelona Clings On in Dortmund Thriller to Reach UCL Semis After Six-Year Wait
So, let me tell you what just went down in the Champions League — and wow, what a rollercoaster it was. Barcelona, after six long years, are finally back in the semifinals of Europe’s biggest club competition. But it wasn’t smooth sailing, not by a long shot. They came into the second leg against Borussia Dortmund with a comfortable 4-0 lead from the first leg, but the return match in Germany was pure chaos.
Dortmund came out flying at Signal Iduna Park, and it was Serhou Guirassy who lit the place on fire. He scored a hat trick — yes, a full hat trick — and nearly dragged his team into the semis all by himself. He got his first from the penalty spot early on, then added a powerful header just after halftime. Suddenly, that 4-0 lead didn’t feel so safe anymore.
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And just when Barcelona thought they could breathe, Guirassy struck again after a defensive slip from Ronald Araújo. That made it 3-1 on the night, 5-3 on aggregate. The crowd went wild. You could feel the tension even through the screen.
But in between Guirassy’s goals, Barcelona did get some relief — ironically, through an own goal from Ramy Bensebaini that made the aggregate 5-2 at that point. It turned out to be a crucial moment, because Dortmund kept coming and even had another goal ruled out for offside. In the end, despite being outplayed and outshot — 18 shots with 11 on target from Dortmund — Barça held on.
Coach Hansi Flick admitted they weren’t at their best and gave Dortmund full credit, but he was proud of how his side managed the pressure. Now they’re headed to the semifinals where they’ll face either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich. It’s a big deal, especially considering this is their first time back in the UCL final four since 2019 — back in the Messi-Suárez-Neymar era.
Dortmund, meanwhile, may have won the night, but they’re out. And while it’s a crushing exit, they can hold their heads high — that was a gutsy performance. Guirassy, in particular, looked like a man possessed, now leading the Champions League scoring charts with 13 goals.
Oh, and let’s not forget — this was also Barça’s first defeat in any competition since December 21. That’s a 24-game unbeaten streak snapped, just like that. Wild night. Champions League drama at its absolute finest.
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