Barcelona Defeats Dortmund 4-0 in Champions League Quarterfinals

Barcelona secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinals, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice and Raphinha contributing a goal and an assist. The match highlighted Barcelona's attacking prowess, particularly through young sensation Lamine Yamal, who also scored and assisted in the rout. Raphinha opened the scoring in the first half, followed by Lewandowski's header just after halftime, and further goals from Lewandowski and Yamal solidified their lead. Despite Dortmund's efforts, including a late first-half chance, they were unable to respond effectively to Barcelona's dominance. The Catalan club is now in a strong position to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2019, with the return leg scheduled for next Tuesday in Dortmund. Lewandowski's performance places him among the top scorers in Champions League history, while Raphinha set a record for goals and assists in a single campaign.