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Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund - as it happened

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Barcelona vs Dortmund, first-leg quarters, 2024/25 Champions League, 09/04/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Barcelona vs Dortmund, first-leg quarters, 2024/25 Champions League, 09/04/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the first-leg Champions League quarter-final showdown between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. The Catalan giants have not lost in the last 22 games across all competitions.
Goal

List of goalscorers

Raphinha
25'
1 - 0
R. Lewandowski
48'
2 - 0
R. Lewandowski
66'
3 - 0
Lamine Yamal
77'
4 - 0
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 90+3'
    FT (4-0): On a dominant Wednesday night at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium, Barcelona triumphed 4-0 over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
  • 90'
    Three minutes added!
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 88'
    Borussia Dortmund manage to find the net with a consolation goal, but it is ruled out for offside by several metres.
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 86'
    Barcelona sub: Ansu Fati replaces Lamine Yamal.
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 81'
    Barcelona triple sub: Inigo Martinez, Pedri and Lewandowski OUT. Eric Garcia, Torres and Araujo IN.
Substitution

Substitution

at B. Dortmund
Substitution

Substitution

at B. Dortmund
  • 79'
    Borussia Dortmund double sub: Gittens and Ryerson OUT. Sule and Duranville IN.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 77'
  • 77'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR BARCELONA! Lamine Yamal edges his team closer to the Champions League semi-finals with the fourth goal of the night, following a defensive error by Dortmund.
  • 75'
    Barcelona sub: Fermin Lopez goes off and Gavi comes on.
Card

Yellow card

a B. Dortmund
  • 74'
    Guirassy receives a yellow card for stopping a counter-attacking pass.
  • 73'
    Hansi Flick wants to make some substitutions, but they are waiting for Barcelona to play the ball.
  • 70'
    Corner for Borussia Dortmund! Ryerson takes it, but nothing comes of it.
Substitution

Substitution

at B. Dortmund
  • 68'
    Borussia Dortmund double sub: Nmecha and Chukwuemeka OUT. Ozcan and Reyna IN.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 66'
  • 66'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR BARCELONA! It was only a matter of time! Lewandowski scores the third from inside the box after a cross from Fermin Lopez.
  • 65'
    The Spaniards keep attacking relentlessly! The match is completely under their control, though the scoreboard doesn't fully reflect their dominance.
  • 63'
    Fermin Lopez comes inches away from scoring Barcelona's third after a brilliant pass from Lamine Yamal!
  • 61'
    Hansi Flick's men are playing very comfortably in their own half at the moment, dictating possession.
  • 59'
    The match is completely under the hosts' control. Dortmund are not at their best and seem to be constantly on the back foot, despite a few scattered efforts throughout the game.
  • 57'
    If Dortmund don't increase their pressure, Barcelona will likely score again. The Catalans are relentless.
  • 55'
    The Germans aren't giving up despite trailing, as they strive to regain possession, but it's proving difficult for them.
  • 52'
    Anton is now penalised by the referee for another foul on Robert Lewandowski. What a night the Barcelona striker is having...
  • 50'
    Lewandowski is down on the pitch, clutching his calf with both hands after a possible foul by Anton on the Pole.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 48'
  • 48'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR BARCELONA! What a moment! Lamine Yamal delivers a superb cross for Raphinha, who sets it up perfectly for Lewandowski to extend his team's lead with a brilliant header.
Substitution

Substitution

at B. Dortmund
  • 46'
    Borussia Dortmund sub: Adeyemi, already on a yellow card, is replaced by Beier.
  • 46'
    The second period staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarts! Just one change.
  • 45+1'
    HT (1-0): Barcelona dominated possession and created numerous chances, with Raphinha's opener standing after a VAR review. Dortmund struggled to get into the game, with Adeyemi receiving a yellow card. We'll see what happens next!
  • 45+1'
    Guirassy has the perfect chance to level the score, but his shot hits the side netting.
  • 45'
    One minute added!
  • 42'
    Fatigue is starting to show in these final minutes of the first half. Barcelona's players are eager for the break to catch their breath, but they continue to press forward in the meantime.
  • 40'
    Gittens is making some promising runs towards Szczesny's goal! Will the Germans launch a counterattack before the break?
  • 37'
    The Catalans are eager to regain the rhythm they had at the start, but the Germans are handling the pressure better now, managing to create some late attacks.
  • 35'
    Guirassy has a decent chance from close range after a pass from Emre Can, but he misfires, and the Barcelona goalkeeper collects it with ease.
  • 33'
    Barcelona are still creating solid chances, but now they're playing more from the back with shorter passes. Most of their attacks are coming down the flanks, with Yamal being the main threat.
  • 31'
    Dortmund can't get a touch on the ball, with just 27% possession at the moment. They're being completely outplayed by their opponents.
  • 29'
    Lamine Yamal sets up the perfect chance to pass to Raphinha for a goal, but the ball just runs too long! What a missed opportunity!
  • 27'
    The referee warns Adeyemi after a tough challenge on Fermin Lopez, making it clear he won't tolerate another foul. Adeyemi is already on a yellow card.
  • 26'
    The goal is reviewed by VAR for a potential offside in Raphinha's involvement, but it's been confirmed, and the goal stands. Barcelona now lead.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 25'
  • 25'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR BARCELONA! Inigo Martinez heads it towards the far post following a free-kick, and Cubarsi fires from inside the box. Raphinha looks to get the final touch. Who has scored then?
Card

Yellow card

a B. Dortmund
  • 24'
    Adeyemi is shown a yellow card for pulling Jules Kounde's hair during a tussle for the ball.
  • 22'
    Borussia Dortmund are almost trapped in their own half. They've had very few opportunities to attack, and defending has proven challenging for them so far.
  • 20'
    The referee steps in to calm things down as tempers flare on the pitch, following a push from Adeyemi on De Jong during a challenge for the ball.
  • 18'
    The La Liga leaders are completely on top at the moment, in every department. They're dominating possession too, with 68% so far.
  • 16'
    Raphinha wins a corner for the hosts, which is taken short.
  • 15'
    Balde picks out Lewandowski during one of Barcelona's forward moves, but the Pole is dispossessed.
  • 13'
    Yamal plays it to Raphinha, who looks to surge forward with the ball, but the Dortmund defence does well to halt the Brazilian's progress.
  • 11'
    The Germans have managed to steady things slightly with long balls, particularly from the back, and are now looking to mount some attacks of their own.
  • 9'
    Barcelona's pressing and relentless attacks are putting Dortmund under serious pressure in these opening minutes. If not for Kobel, the Catalans would already be ahead.
  • 7'
    With the hosts constantly threatening Kobel's box, they've clearly been in control from the outset.
  • 5'
    Lamine Yamal unleashes a spectacular close-range effort, but Kobel reacts swiftly to keep him out!
  • 3'
    Bensebaini complains of a knock to his upper back after a tussle for the ball with Lamine Yamal, but he chooses to carry on without any issues.
  • 1'
    Barcelona get us going in blue and red from left to right, while Dortmund are in yellow!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Can, Anton, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; and Guirassy.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Iñigo Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Fermin; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski.
  • PRVW
    Espen Eskas will be in the middle for this one, and Clay Ruperti will be the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Borussia Dortmund possible lineup: Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Svensson; Can, Ozcan, Brandt; Adeyemi, Guirassy and Beier.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona possible lineup: Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
  • PRVW
    Schlotterbeck was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Monday with a torn meniscus, while fellow centre-back Niklas Suele is also in doubt, having missed two games with a hematoma.
  • PRVW
    Dortmund's job will be made harder by the absence of Nico Schlotterbeck, perhaps their best player this season alongside prolific striker Serhou Guirassy.
  • PRVW
    Front and centre is former BVB striker Robert Lewandowski, who loves scoring against his former club. He has 27 goals in 27 games against Dortmund - more than against any other team.
  • PRVW
    Dortmund will need to keep track of Barcelona's incredible attack who have scored 83 goals - more than anyone else in Europe's top five leagues this season.
  • PRVW
    Dortmund have won three of their past four under Kovac and look to be benefiting from the former Bayern and Monaco manager's simplified approach.
  • PRVW
    Sahin was sacked in January, replaced by experienced mentor Niko Kovac, a no frills coach known for a focus on discipline, rather than some of his more emotional Dortmund predecessors.
  • PRVW
    After Dortmund twice drew level before falling behind against Barcelona in December, former manager Nuri Sahin said the team's frustrating performances had him "boiling inside".
  • PRVW
    Dortmund pushed Barcelona in their group stage match in December, going down 3-2 to an 86th-minute goal from Ferran Torres.
  • PRVW
    Dortmund have, however, once again saved their best performances for the European stage, including a 7-1 demolition of Celtic at home and a 3-0 triumph over Sporting Lisbon away.
  • PRVW
    This year, Dortmund sit eighth in the league and are in danger of missing the Champions League for just the second time since the 2010-11 season.
  • PRVW
    Their European campaign included wins over Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Newcastle and PSV Eindhoven.
  • PRVW
    Last season, Dortmund stumbled to fifth in the Bundesliga, their lowest placing in a decade, while piloting a shock run to the final at Wembley, where they put in a strong showing in a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.
  • PRVW
    Enduring another disappointing domestic season, Borussia Dortmund will take inspiration from last year's incredible European run ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
  • PRVW
    Barca coach Hansi Flick has switched between Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, currently injured, in his attacking midfield spot.
  • PRVW
    For the first time in years Barcelona are among the favourites to lift the trophy, which they last claimed in 2015, and are in the fight for a potential quadruple.
  • PRVW
    The Spanish league leaders have not lost in the last 22 games across all competitions and welcome Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in a Champions League quarter-final first leg clash.
Info

Pre-match

09 April 2025, 21:00

Referee: Espen Eskas | VAR: Dennis Higler

Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the first-leg Champions League quarter-final showdown between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain!