Barcelona vs Dortmund: Barça Through to UCL Semifinals Despite Guirassy’s Hat Trick Heroics | Champions League 2025
Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona brought fireworks in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Tuesday night, as Serhou Guirassy stunned fans with a sensational hat trick. But despite a 3-1 loss in Germany, Barcelona advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 5-3 aggregate win, reaching this stage for the first time since 2019.
Match Recap: Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona Timeline
Borussia Dortmund came out flying at the Signal Iduna Park, looking to erase a crushing 4-0 first-leg defeat. The early pressure paid off when Guirassy converted a chipped penalty in the 11th minute. BVB vs Barcelona quickly turned into a high-stakes thriller, with Dortmund showing far more intensity than they did in Spain.
After halftime, Guirassy struck again in the 49th minute, heading home following a Ramy Bensebaini assist. Just minutes later, however, Bensebaini unfortunately scored an own goal under pressure from Robert Lewandowski, giving Barçabreathing room. Despite Guirassy’s third goal in the 76th minute, Dortmund’s comeback fell short.
Key Players and Stats
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Serhou Guirassy became the first Dortmund player to score 13 goals in a single Champions League campaign.
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Lamine Yamal and Fermín López were instrumental in Barça’s counterattacks.
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Ramy Bensebaini had both an assist and an own goal – a mixed night for the Algerian.
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Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona stats showed Dortmund outshot Barcelona, but couldn’t capitalize fully.
Barcelona Game Analysis: Flick Reacts
Hansi Flick, the Barcelona coach, praised his squad:
“We didn’t have our best day, but the team showed character. Congratulations to them—we’re in the semifinals.”
Despite suffering their first defeat in 24 games across all competitions in 2025, Barça held their nerve. The FCB squad will now prepare to face either Bayern Munich or Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals.
Where to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona Replay
Missed the game? Here’s where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona replays and highlights:
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UEFA.tv (official UCL content)
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DAZN (selected regions)
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ESPN+ or Paramount+ (U.S.)
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TNT Sports (UK)
UCL Scores and Champions League Matches Update
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Barcelona vs Dortmund aggregate: 5-3
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Latest UCL scores: Check the updated Champions League scores on UEFA.com
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Upcoming UCL matches: Bayern vs Inter to decide Barça’s semifinal opponent
Conclusion: Barcelona Dortmund Clash Ends in Drama
The Barcelona Dortmund matchup lived up to the hype. Despite Guirassy’s brilliance and Dortmund’s aggressive push, Barcelona stayed composed and secured a place among Europe’s elite once again.
Stay tuned for full coverage of the Champions League semi-finals, more Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona lineups, match breakdowns, and exclusive insights into every thrilling moment of this La Champions campaign.
