Barcelona - Borussia Dortmund

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09/04/2025 19:00

4 : 0

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Barcelona

Pau Cubarsi returns from a ban and should start alongside Inigo Martinez at the heart of the defence for Wednesday's welcome of Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona are without four players here with Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Dani Olmo missing through injury.
Gavi may start in the number 10 role, while Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres are also attacking options for Hansi Flick.
Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have issues in midfield with Pascal Gross suspended and Marcel Sabitzer missing due to injury.
Felix Nmecha may partner Carney Chukwuemla at the base of the midfield, with Waldemar Anton set to start alongside Emre Can at the heart of the defence given the absence of Niklas Sule and, crucially, Nico Schlotterbeck.
Ramy Bensebaini is also ruled out, so Daniel Svensson is in line to start at left-back.
Prediction

Barcelona

3 : 1

Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona's unbeaten start to the calendar year continued at the weekend, though they were held to a 1-1 draw with Real Betis at home. The Blaugrana are unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season, winning four of their five matches.
Borussia Dortmund warmed up for their trip to Barcelona with a resounding 4-1 win at Freiburg, and the German side travel to Spain having won three of their last four matches. Dortmund have won four of their six away Champions League matches this season, with one of their two defeats coming at Real Madrid.
Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 the last time they faced off in Spain back in 2019, and history may just repeat itself in midweek.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+4'

Espen Eskas is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.
90+3'

Ansu Fati (Barcelona) attempts to find Raphinha with a delicate little through ball from inside the box, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.
90

We will have 3 min. of added time.
90'

A through ball from Raphinha (Barcelona) fails to reach Ansu Fati as one of the defending players reacts brilliantly to intercept the effort. If the pass had been produced a little bit earlier, Ansu Fati could have got into a promising position.
89'

Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.
88'

Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund) collects a brilliant pass inside the box and finds himself in a goal scoring opportunity. He takes a shot, but the effort is well blocked by one of the defending players. Julian Brandt (Dortmund) is first to the rebound but his shot is blocked. Wow, what an escape there for the opposition.
86'

Substitution. Lamine Yamal did his best and is replaced by Ansu Fati (Barcelona).
84'

Ramy Bensebaini sends the ball into the centre of the box from the corner. Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) bursts through a crowd of players but heads the ball miles wide of the left post.
84'

Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund) takes the corner.
84'

Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund) takes a short corner kick.
84'

A cross following the corner kick finds its way to Niklas Sule (Dortmund) inside the box and he manages to steer it to the top right corner. He is about to start celebrating a goal, but Wojciech Szczesny makes a save in the nick of time and maintains the current score. Dortmund force a corner. They send men into the box.
83'

Julien Duranville (Dortmund) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
83'

A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Wojciech Szczesny pulls off a brilliant save. Dortmund force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
83'

Julien Duranville (Dortmund) takes the corner with a short pass.
83'

Julien Duranville (Dortmund) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Dortmund.
81'

Hansi Flick decides to make a substitution. Robert Lewandowski will be replaced by Ferran Torres (Barcelona).
81'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) for Inigo Martinez.
81'

The substitution is prepared. Eric Garcia (Barcelona) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Pedri.
78'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Julian Ryerson will be replaced by Niklas Sule (Dortmund).
78'

Niko Kovac has decided to substitute Jamie Gittens and he is replaced by Julien Duranville (Dortmund).
77'

GOAL! Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) runs onto a pass from Raphinha after great counter attacking play and hits a fine first-time shot into the net from mid range. It’s now 4:0.
76'

Salih Ozcan (Dortmund) finds himself beyond the last defender but the linesman raises his flag for offside.
74'

Fermin Lopez will be replaced by Gavi (Barcelona).
74'

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Espen Eskas had an easy-decision to make.
73'

Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) takes the resultant free kick from the edge of the box and tries to find one of his teammates with a cross, but the keeper climbs high and gets to it first, collecting the ball with ease.
73'

Inigo Martinez (Barcelona) tackles a bit over-zealously and Espen Eskas blows for a foul. Dortmund earn a free kick.
72'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
70'

Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. Good work from Dortmund as they win a corner.
70'

17:7 – the total goal attempt statistics. Shots on target – 9:2.
69'

The referee stops play as the linesman flags Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) offside.
69'

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
67'

Niko Kovac prepares a substitution. Carney Chukwuemeka is replaced by Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund).
67'

Substitution. Felix Nmecha makes his way off the pitch and Salih Ozcan (Dortmund) comes on as his replacement.
66'

GOAL! Superb work from Fermin Lopez, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), who beats Gregor Kobel with a brilliant shot into the bottom right corner. 3:0.
65'

A lofted pass picks out Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) in space in the box, he beats the keeper with a low drive but it's blocked on the line by a defender. Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) latches onto a rebound in the box and fires a shot just over the bar. That was a promising chance and maybe he should have done better!
64'

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) drives a shot towards the roof of the net from inside the box, but Gregor Kobel leaps like a salmon and knocks the ball away.
63'

OFF THE POST! Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) runs towards the goal to give his teammate support. He receives a fantastic pass and shoots from the edge of the box, but it crashes against the left post. It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky.
63'

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) sends a long ball forward to Maximilian Beier, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.
62'

Barcelona keep the ball and are displaying some tiki-taka style passing at the moment.
58'

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Gregor Kobel intercepts the ball.
57'

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) tries to play a long through ball into Robert Lewandowski, but the defence breaks the move down.
56'

Gregor Kobel (Dortmund) sends a long ball forward to Jamie Gittens, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. It's a throw-in for Barcelona.
55'

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) threads a pass through the eye of a needle into the box for Raphinha, but Gregor Kobel displays great awareness to stop him.
54'

Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona) sends a long cross over to Robert Lewandowski, but Gregor Kobel comes forward to gather the ball.
52'

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Barcelona.
49'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
48'

GOAL! Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) scores with a header from close range after Raphinha headed a pin-point lofted cross into his path. It's 2:0.
47'

Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) finds himself with a great opportunity! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box, which whizzes just wide of the right post!
46'

It is time for a substitution. Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) is on for Karim Adeyemi.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+2'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'

CHANCE! Carney Chukwuemeka finds Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) with a sweet pass, but he can't find the target as his effort from inside the box goes just wide of the right post!
45

1 additional min. will be played.
45'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) attempts to find Serhou Guirassy, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
44'

Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) latches on to an accurate pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot towards the right side of the goal, but his effort is denied by the well positioned keeper with a stunning save.
41'

What a goal-scoring opportunity! Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund) finds some space inside the box and gets in a strike, but the shot is brilliantly blocked by one of the defending players sliding in. Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) finds his way to a rebound on the edge of the box, shoots to the bottom right corner, but the keeper dives and denies him.
40'

A big opportunity is wasted by Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), who makes a yard for himself and produces a mid-range rocket of a shot towards the middle of the goal. Unfortunately for him, Gregor Kobel pulls off a fantastic save to stop the effort.
39'

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Wojciech Szczesny, who smothers the ball.
38'

A cross is whipped into the box by Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and Robert Lewandowski controls it well. He lines up the ball, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention.
34'

Raphinha (Barcelona) fires a shot well wide of the left post from inside the box after latching onto a short pass.
34'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.
31'

The ball sits up nicely on the edge of the box for Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), but his powerful first-time effort flies high over the bar.
30'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball goes out of play and Barcelona will have a goal kick.
28'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Espen Eskas blows for a foul.
27'

No offside! Referee Espen Eskas points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. The Barcelona players celebrate.
26'

Houston, we have a problem! The referee has indicated that there will be a VAR review of the goal to look at a possible offside. The Barcelona players aren’t happy.
25'

Goal! Pau Cubarsi puts the ball on a plate for Raphinha (Barcelona), who scores with a simple close-range finish. It's 1:0.
24'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) was quite harsh and Espen Eskas didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
23'

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) commits a rough foul. Espen Eskas stops the game and makes a call.
22'

Total attempts – 5:0. The current number of shots on goal is 2:0.
20'

Raphinha (Barcelona) is deemed to be in an offside position by the linesman and it looks like it is the right decision despite being a very close call.
19'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
18'

Raphinha (Barcelona) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. The ball goes out of play. Barcelona are awarded a corner kick.
16'

Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
16'

The ball is cleared after Raphinha (Barcelona) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Barcelona.
15'

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.
15'

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) tries to play a through ball from just inside the box to Raphinha, but one of the defending players is alert to the danger and makes a timely interception.
14'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) rises high to connect with a lofted pass inside the box, but one of his opponents is in the right place at the right time to thwart him.
13'

Raphinha (Barcelona) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
9'

Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates as he overhits the effort. The ball goes out of play and Barcelona will have a goal kick.
9'

Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Dortmund.
8'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) takes a snap shot from the edge of the box after a rebound, but his effort is a waste as it goes high over the bar.
8'

Raphinha (Barcelona) works the corner short.
7'

Gregor Kobel pulls off a great save to deny Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) after receiving a precise defence-splitting pass. The effort is headed for the underside of the crossbar, but the goalkeeper dives superbly to stop it. Definitely the best save of this match so far! The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Barcelona will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
6'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) weaves through the defence with ease and gets into a good position in front of goal. He pulls the trigger in an effort to beat the keeper, but fails as the ball zooms around the left post.
5'

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls the ball and releases it towards the left post. Unfortunately for him, Gregor Kobel makes a great save to stop his effort.
4'

Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) fails to deliver a decent cross from the corner and the ball goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Dortmund.
3'

Raphinha (Barcelona) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. The referee points to the corner flag and Barcelona will take a corner.
2'

Inigo Martinez (Barcelona) plays a long ball to Lamine Yamal, but the defence is well organised and manages to get it clear.
1'

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