By rikififi90 
This Wednesday, April 9, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is witnessing a masterful performance from Barcelona against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The Catalans took the lead in the first half with Raphinha scoring at the 24th minute and turned it into a rout in the second half, with Lewandowski netting goals at the 2nd and 20th minutes, followed by Lamine Yamal sealing a 4-0 lead at the 31st minute off a sublime pass from Raphinha on a counterattack. As the match progresses past the 36th minute of the second half, Barcelona maintains absolute control, while Borussia Dortmund struggles to stem the tide in a game still unfolding with relentless intensity from the home side.
Barcelona’s dominance was clear from the outset. Within the first ten minutes, they crafted three clear chances, with Yamal and Lewandowski testing goalkeeper Kobel. Raphinha’s first-half goal, confirmed by VAR after a Cubarsí deflection, set the stage for their superiority. The second half saw no let-up: Lewandowski struck twice with pinpoint finishes, and Yamal capitalized on Raphinha’s vision to cement the blowout. Borussia Dortmund, so far, has found no answers, their offensive efforts snuffed out by a defense anchored by Szczesny.
At the 36th minute of the second half, Barcelona keeps the pressure on. Substitutions like Gavi for Fermín López at the 28th minute and Ferrán Torres for Lewandowski at the 35th minute reflect Hansi Flick’s intent to sustain the onslaught, while Borussia Dortmund, with Özcan replacing Nmecha at the 22nd minute, scrambles to limit the damage. The 4-0 scoreline underscores the gulf between the teams in this pivotal European clash, with more action still to come.
Barcelona’s blistering start
Barcelona set the tone right from the kickoff. At the 4th minute, Lamine Yamal collected the ball on the right, cut inside, and fired a curling shot that Kobel parried away. A minute later, Yamal danced past Bensebaini with a deft flick and nearly scored a stunner, the ball grazing the post. By the 6th minute, Raphinha raced down the left and delivered a low cross to Lewandowski, whose first-time shot forced another sharp save from Kobel.
That early pressure paid off at the 24th minute of the first half. A free kick into the box was headed by Iñigo Martínez, deflected low by Cubarsí, and tapped in by Raphinha just over the line, a goal upheld after a VAR review. The second half continued the onslaught: at the 2nd minute, Yamal’s long ball found Raphinha, who nodded it down for Lewandowski to head in the 2-0. Barcelona’s command is unmistakable, boasting 62% possession in the first half and 8 shots compared to Dortmund’s 4.
By the 36th minute, Barcelona has racked up 13 attempts, 6 on target, while Borussia Dortmund musters just 5, none troubling Szczesny significantly. The home side, unbeaten in 22 matches in 2025 with 18 wins and 4 draws, demonstrates why they top La Liga and are in the Copa del Rey final, leaving Dortmund reeling in their wake.
Key moments fueling the rout
The match has produced defining plays up to the 36th minute of the second half. Here are the standout moments:
- At 4 minutes (1st half), Yamal’s curling effort was tipped away by Kobel.
- At 24 minutes (1st half), Raphinha opened the scoring after Cubarsí’s deflection, cleared by VAR.
- At 2 minutes (2nd half), Lewandowski headed in Raphinha’s assist for 2-0.
- At 20 minutes (2nd half), Lewandowski made it 3-0 off Fermín’s cross.
- At 31 minutes (2nd half), Lamine Yamal sealed the 4-0 with a first-time strike from Raphinha’s pass.
⚽️ 77′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL do Baaarça. Lamine Yamal marca o quarto. Shoooow do Barça em Montjuic. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL. Vaaaamos!
🔥🎉#BarçaBVB 4️⃣-0️⃣👊 #ForçaBarça 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/V7CcV75t1r
— FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_br) April 9, 2025
Borussia Dortmund overwhelmed
Borussia Dortmund stepped onto the pitch already on the back foot. In the first 15 minutes of the opening half, they barely crossed the halfway line with intent. Their initial chance came at the 13th minute, as Ryerson crossed and Adeyemi tried to set up Guirassy, only for Barcelona’s defense to intervene. At the 35th minute, Guirassy fluffed a golden opportunity, miscuing a shot in front of Szczesny after a lofted pass.
The dying minutes of the first half offered a glimmer of hope. At the 44th minute, Adeyemi’s cross found Guirassy unmarked in the six-yard box, but he failed to connect. A minute later, Guirassy spun past Cubarsí and fired just wide. In the second half, up to the 36th minute, their efforts remained feeble: Gittens shot wide at the 2nd minute, and Ryerson’s cross at the 24th minute was blocked for a corner, summing up a toothless display.
Substitutions like Beier for Adeyemi at halftime and Reyna for Chukwuemeka at the second half’s start have done little to shift the tide. Borussia Dortmund, eighth in the Bundesliga and last season’s Champions League finalists, finds itself outmatched by a Barcelona side that pounces on every mistake, holding firm at 4-0.
Second half turns tide into torrent
The second half kicked off with Barcelona in overdrive. At the 2nd minute, Yamal’s long pass picked out Raphinha, who headed it down for Lewandowski to nod past Kobel, doubling the lead. That strike brought Lewandowski to 11 goals in the competition, trailing Raphinha by one at that stage.
The barrage didn’t relent. At the 18th minute, Lewandowski’s low drive forced a save from Kobel, and Fermín López came close in the same minute, his shot skimming the post. The third goal arrived at the 20th minute, as Fermín took Yamal’s pass and crossed low for Lewandowski to slot home. The crowning moment came at the 31st minute: Lewandowski won the ball, fed Raphinha, who delivered a pinpoint cross for Yamal to fire first-time into the bottom right, making it 4-0. By the 36th minute, Barcelona’s dominance is unyielding.
Raphinha and Yamal in sync
Raphinha has been the orchestrator of Barcelona’s attack. Beyond his first-half goal, he provided two critical assists: a headed setup for Lewandowski at the 2nd minute and a flawless cross for Yamal at the 31st. With 12 goals in the Champions League, he now shares the scoring lead with Lewandowski, who matched him with his brace in the second half.
Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, dazzles with youthful brilliance. His 31st-minute goal, a crisp finish from Raphinha’s pass, adds to early threats like his near-miss at the 5th minute. Lewandowski’s clinical finishing and Fermín López’s playmaking round out an attack that’s tearing Dortmund apart up to the 36th minute.
Stats behind the thrashing
Barcelona’s control shines through the numbers. In the first half, they held 62% possession, took 8 shots, and won 5 corners, against Dortmund’s 4 shots and 1 corner. By the 36th minute of the second half, they’ve added 5 more attempts, 4 on target, while Dortmund limps along with 2 harmless efforts. Barcelona’s 89% pass accuracy towers over Dortmund’s 78%.
Dortmund has scored in their last 11 Champions League away games, but that streak is under severe threat. Barcelona’s 8.3 shots-per-game average in the competition, compared to Dortmund’s 7.5, translates into a barrage of goals, cementing their dominance at home.
Historical stakes of the matchup
This clash builds on recent encounters. Last December, Barcelona beat Dortmund 3-2 in the group stage at Signal Iduna Park, with Raphinha and Ferran Torres starring. In five previous Champions League meetings, Dortmund has never won, managing 2 draws and 3 losses.
Dortmund’s last knockout away win against a Spanish side was a 3-2 triumph over Sevilla in 2021. Facing a red-hot Barcelona, the 4-0 deficit at the 36th minute poses a Herculean challenge to rewrite that history.
Lineups and tactical tweaks
Barcelona started with Szczesny in goal, Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Balde in defense, De Jong and Pedri in midfield, and Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha, and Lewandowski up top. In the second half, Gavi replaced Fermín at the 28th minute, Ronald Araujo and Eric García came on for Iñigo Martínez and Pedri at the 34th, and Ferrán Torres subbed in for Lewandowski at the 35th, keeping the tempo high.
Borussia Dortmund lined up with Kobel, Bensebaini, Anton, Can, and Ryerson at the back, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, and Brandt in midfield, and Gittens, Guirassy, and Adeyemi in attack. Beier replaced Adeyemi at halftime, Reyna swapped in for Chukwuemeka at the second half’s start, and Özcan took Nmecha’s place at the 22nd minute. These changes have yet to dent Barcelona’s supremacy up to the 36th minute.
Scoreline’s weight in the tie
At 4-0 with the game ongoing, Barcelona holds a near-insurmountable edge heading into the second leg at Signal Iduna Park. Every additional goal compounds Dortmund’s woes, requiring a miracle turnaround to advance. The match continues, with Barcelona firmly in command.
The Estadi Olímpic crowd roars with every move, spurring their team onward. Raphinha and Yamal keep tormenting Dortmund’s defense, while the visitors grasp for a lifeline. The 4-0 lead at the 36th minute of the second half positions Barcelona as overwhelming favorites in this quarterfinal tie.
Pivotal plays of the match
Up to the 36th minute of the second half, these moments have defined the rout:
- 24 minutes (1st half): Raphinha scored the opener after Cubarsí’s touch, upheld by VAR.
- 2 minutes (2nd half): Lewandowski headed in Raphinha’s assist for 2-0.
- 20 minutes (2nd half): Lewandowski struck again off Fermín’s cross for 3-0.
- 31 minutes (2nd half): Lamine Yamal fired in the 4-0 goal from Raphinha’s cross.
- 18 minutes (2nd half): Fermín’s curling shot just missed, skimming the post.
Catalan attacking prowess
Raphinha and Lewandowski lead the charge with precision. Raphinha’s goal and two assists, paired with Lewandowski’s brace, tie them at 12 goals atop the Champions League scoring charts. Yamal’s 31st-minute strike and Fermín’s role in the third goal highlight a deep, dynamic attack dismantling Dortmund at every turn.
Dortmund leans on Guirassy, but his misses—like the flubbed chance at the 35th minute—prove costly. The stark contrast in finishing efficiency sees Barcelona thriving while Dortmund flounders, reflected in the 4-0 scoreline.
Path forward in the clash
As the match ticks past the 36th minute, Barcelona aims to pile on more, eyeing the semifinals. Dortmund fights to salvage pride and a slim chance for the return leg. The Estadi Olímpic buzzes with energy, and Barcelona’s 4-0 lead signals a team in peak form, poised to dominate this Champions League campaign.
This Wednesday, April 9, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is witnessing a masterful performance from Barcelona against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The Catalans took the lead in the first half with Raphinha scoring at the 24th minute and turned it into a rout in the second half, with Lewandowski netting goals at the 2nd and 20th minutes, followed by Lamine Yamal sealing a 4-0 lead at the 31st minute off a sublime pass from Raphinha on a counterattack. As the match progresses past the 36th minute of the second half, Barcelona maintains absolute control, while Borussia Dortmund struggles to stem the tide in a game still unfolding with relentless intensity from the home side.
Barcelona’s dominance was clear from the outset. Within the first ten minutes, they crafted three clear chances, with Yamal and Lewandowski testing goalkeeper Kobel. Raphinha’s first-half goal, confirmed by VAR after a Cubarsí deflection, set the stage for their superiority. The second half saw no let-up: Lewandowski struck twice with pinpoint finishes, and Yamal capitalized on Raphinha’s vision to cement the blowout. Borussia Dortmund, so far, has found no answers, their offensive efforts snuffed out by a defense anchored by Szczesny.
At the 36th minute of the second half, Barcelona keeps the pressure on. Substitutions like Gavi for Fermín López at the 28th minute and Ferrán Torres for Lewandowski at the 35th minute reflect Hansi Flick’s intent to sustain the onslaught, while Borussia Dortmund, with Özcan replacing Nmecha at the 22nd minute, scrambles to limit the damage. The 4-0 scoreline underscores the gulf between the teams in this pivotal European clash, with more action still to come.
Barcelona’s blistering start
Barcelona set the tone right from the kickoff. At the 4th minute, Lamine Yamal collected the ball on the right, cut inside, and fired a curling shot that Kobel parried away. A minute later, Yamal danced past Bensebaini with a deft flick and nearly scored a stunner, the ball grazing the post. By the 6th minute, Raphinha raced down the left and delivered a low cross to Lewandowski, whose first-time shot forced another sharp save from Kobel.
That early pressure paid off at the 24th minute of the first half. A free kick into the box was headed by Iñigo Martínez, deflected low by Cubarsí, and tapped in by Raphinha just over the line, a goal upheld after a VAR review. The second half continued the onslaught: at the 2nd minute, Yamal’s long ball found Raphinha, who nodded it down for Lewandowski to head in the 2-0. Barcelona’s command is unmistakable, boasting 62% possession in the first half and 8 shots compared to Dortmund’s 4.
By the 36th minute, Barcelona has racked up 13 attempts, 6 on target, while Borussia Dortmund musters just 5, none troubling Szczesny significantly. The home side, unbeaten in 22 matches in 2025 with 18 wins and 4 draws, demonstrates why they top La Liga and are in the Copa del Rey final, leaving Dortmund reeling in their wake.
Key moments fueling the rout
The match has produced defining plays up to the 36th minute of the second half. Here are the standout moments:
- At 4 minutes (1st half), Yamal’s curling effort was tipped away by Kobel.
- At 24 minutes (1st half), Raphinha opened the scoring after Cubarsí’s deflection, cleared by VAR.
- At 2 minutes (2nd half), Lewandowski headed in Raphinha’s assist for 2-0.
- At 20 minutes (2nd half), Lewandowski made it 3-0 off Fermín’s cross.
- At 31 minutes (2nd half), Lamine Yamal sealed the 4-0 with a first-time strike from Raphinha’s pass.
⚽️ 77′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL do Baaarça. Lamine Yamal marca o quarto. Shoooow do Barça em Montjuic. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL. Vaaaamos!
🔥🎉#BarçaBVB 4️⃣-0️⃣👊 #ForçaBarça 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/V7CcV75t1r
— FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_br) April 9, 2025
Borussia Dortmund overwhelmed
Borussia Dortmund stepped onto the pitch already on the back foot. In the first 15 minutes of the opening half, they barely crossed the halfway line with intent. Their initial chance came at the 13th minute, as Ryerson crossed and Adeyemi tried to set up Guirassy, only for Barcelona’s defense to intervene. At the 35th minute, Guirassy fluffed a golden opportunity, miscuing a shot in front of Szczesny after a lofted pass.
The dying minutes of the first half offered a glimmer of hope. At the 44th minute, Adeyemi’s cross found Guirassy unmarked in the six-yard box, but he failed to connect. A minute later, Guirassy spun past Cubarsí and fired just wide. In the second half, up to the 36th minute, their efforts remained feeble: Gittens shot wide at the 2nd minute, and Ryerson’s cross at the 24th minute was blocked for a corner, summing up a toothless display.
Substitutions like Beier for Adeyemi at halftime and Reyna for Chukwuemeka at the second half’s start have done little to shift the tide. Borussia Dortmund, eighth in the Bundesliga and last season’s Champions League finalists, finds itself outmatched by a Barcelona side that pounces on every mistake, holding firm at 4-0.
Second half turns tide into torrent
The second half kicked off with Barcelona in overdrive. At the 2nd minute, Yamal’s long pass picked out Raphinha, who headed it down for Lewandowski to nod past Kobel, doubling the lead. That strike brought Lewandowski to 11 goals in the competition, trailing Raphinha by one at that stage.
The barrage didn’t relent. At the 18th minute, Lewandowski’s low drive forced a save from Kobel, and Fermín López came close in the same minute, his shot skimming the post. The third goal arrived at the 20th minute, as Fermín took Yamal’s pass and crossed low for Lewandowski to slot home. The crowning moment came at the 31st minute: Lewandowski won the ball, fed Raphinha, who delivered a pinpoint cross for Yamal to fire first-time into the bottom right, making it 4-0. By the 36th minute, Barcelona’s dominance is unyielding.
Raphinha and Yamal in sync
Raphinha has been the orchestrator of Barcelona’s attack. Beyond his first-half goal, he provided two critical assists: a headed setup for Lewandowski at the 2nd minute and a flawless cross for Yamal at the 31st. With 12 goals in the Champions League, he now shares the scoring lead with Lewandowski, who matched him with his brace in the second half.
Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, dazzles with youthful brilliance. His 31st-minute goal, a crisp finish from Raphinha’s pass, adds to early threats like his near-miss at the 5th minute. Lewandowski’s clinical finishing and Fermín López’s playmaking round out an attack that’s tearing Dortmund apart up to the 36th minute.
Stats behind the thrashing
Barcelona’s control shines through the numbers. In the first half, they held 62% possession, took 8 shots, and won 5 corners, against Dortmund’s 4 shots and 1 corner. By the 36th minute of the second half, they’ve added 5 more attempts, 4 on target, while Dortmund limps along with 2 harmless efforts. Barcelona’s 89% pass accuracy towers over Dortmund’s 78%.
Dortmund has scored in their last 11 Champions League away games, but that streak is under severe threat. Barcelona’s 8.3 shots-per-game average in the competition, compared to Dortmund’s 7.5, translates into a barrage of goals, cementing their dominance at home.
Historical stakes of the matchup
This clash builds on recent encounters. Last December, Barcelona beat Dortmund 3-2 in the group stage at Signal Iduna Park, with Raphinha and Ferran Torres starring. In five previous Champions League meetings, Dortmund has never won, managing 2 draws and 3 losses.
Dortmund’s last knockout away win against a Spanish side was a 3-2 triumph over Sevilla in 2021. Facing a red-hot Barcelona, the 4-0 deficit at the 36th minute poses a Herculean challenge to rewrite that history.
Lineups and tactical tweaks
Barcelona started with Szczesny in goal, Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Balde in defense, De Jong and Pedri in midfield, and Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha, and Lewandowski up top. In the second half, Gavi replaced Fermín at the 28th minute, Ronald Araujo and Eric García came on for Iñigo Martínez and Pedri at the 34th, and Ferrán Torres subbed in for Lewandowski at the 35th, keeping the tempo high.
Borussia Dortmund lined up with Kobel, Bensebaini, Anton, Can, and Ryerson at the back, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, and Brandt in midfield, and Gittens, Guirassy, and Adeyemi in attack. Beier replaced Adeyemi at halftime, Reyna swapped in for Chukwuemeka at the second half’s start, and Özcan took Nmecha’s place at the 22nd minute. These changes have yet to dent Barcelona’s supremacy up to the 36th minute.
Scoreline’s weight in the tie
At 4-0 with the game ongoing, Barcelona holds a near-insurmountable edge heading into the second leg at Signal Iduna Park. Every additional goal compounds Dortmund’s woes, requiring a miracle turnaround to advance. The match continues, with Barcelona firmly in command.
The Estadi Olímpic crowd roars with every move, spurring their team onward. Raphinha and Yamal keep tormenting Dortmund’s defense, while the visitors grasp for a lifeline. The 4-0 lead at the 36th minute of the second half positions Barcelona as overwhelming favorites in this quarterfinal tie.
Pivotal plays of the match
Up to the 36th minute of the second half, these moments have defined the rout:
- 24 minutes (1st half): Raphinha scored the opener after Cubarsí’s touch, upheld by VAR.
- 2 minutes (2nd half): Lewandowski headed in Raphinha’s assist for 2-0.
- 20 minutes (2nd half): Lewandowski struck again off Fermín’s cross for 3-0.
- 31 minutes (2nd half): Lamine Yamal fired in the 4-0 goal from Raphinha’s cross.
- 18 minutes (2nd half): Fermín’s curling shot just missed, skimming the post.
Catalan attacking prowess
Raphinha and Lewandowski lead the charge with precision. Raphinha’s goal and two assists, paired with Lewandowski’s brace, tie them at 12 goals atop the Champions League scoring charts. Yamal’s 31st-minute strike and Fermín’s role in the third goal highlight a deep, dynamic attack dismantling Dortmund at every turn.
Dortmund leans on Guirassy, but his misses—like the flubbed chance at the 35th minute—prove costly. The stark contrast in finishing efficiency sees Barcelona thriving while Dortmund flounders, reflected in the 4-0 scoreline.
Path forward in the clash
As the match ticks past the 36th minute, Barcelona aims to pile on more, eyeing the semifinals. Dortmund fights to salvage pride and a slim chance for the return leg. The Estadi Olímpic buzzes with energy, and Barcelona’s 4-0 lead signals a team in peak form, poised to dominate this Champions League campaign.
Veja Também:
Tudo o que sabemos sobre o Critics Choice Awards de 2025 | Cultura
Como usar roupa com brilho no dia a dia após o Carnaval? Veja 50 looks inspiradores
Isabel Marant | Paris | Inverno 2025 | Desfiles
9 tendências da Milão Fashion Week Outono Inverno 2025
Aline Midlej: "Somos múltiplas e com um dever em comum, umas com as outras"
NIS finais 3 e 4 em destaque