Barcelona Advances to Champions League Semifinals, Defeats Dortmund 5-3 Aggregate

Barcelona advanced to the Champions League semi-finals after a 5-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund, despite Dortmund's efforts, including a hat-trick from Serhou Guirassy. Dortmund opened the scoring early with a penalty goal by Guirassy, reducing the aggregate deficit, and added another goal in the second half, but Barcelona responded quickly with an own goal from Ramy Bensebaini that helped them regain control. While Barcelona had a comfortable lead from the first leg, they faced moments of pressure, raising questions about their consistency as potential champions. Dortmund's performance highlighted their struggles this season, reflecting their eighth-place standing in the Bundesliga. The match atmosphere was lively, but the stakes felt reduced due to Dortmund's overall season context. Barcelona's next challenge will be in the semi-finals against either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich.