FC Barcelona secured their spot in the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League semifinals despite a 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the quarterfinals, held on Tuesday, April 15, at Signal Iduna Park. The Catalan side advanced thanks to their dominant 4-0 victory in the first leg, finishing with a 5-3 aggregate score.
Despite the loss, Barcelona reached the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2019. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged it wasn’t the team’s best performance but praised the qualification, highlighting the club’s return to the semifinals after a six-year absence.
Key Stats and Highlights
- Serhou Guirassy: Scored third in the match, standing out as Dortmund’s main offensive threat.
- Ramy Bensebaini: Scored (AG) in 54 minute.
- Qualification: With a 5-3 aggregate result, Barcelona moves on to the Champions League semifinals.
What’s Next
Barcelona will face the winner of the PSG vs. Aston Villa clash in the Champions League semifinals. Dates and times will be confirmed by UEFA in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will now focus on the Bundesliga as they aim to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League.
Barcelona’s qualification boosts the team’s confidence in their pursuit of a sixth European title, while Dortmund, despite the elimination, showed strength and determination in front of their fans.
