Barcelona Advances to Champions League Semifinals After 5-3 Aggregate Victory over Dortmund

FC Barcelona secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2019 despite losing 3-1 to Borussia Dortmund in the second leg, winning 5-3 on aggregate. Serhou Guirassy netted a hat-trick for Dortmund, including a penalty and a second goal that momentarily raised hopes of a comeback. However, an own goal by Ramy Bensebaini gave Barcelona a crucial cushion, allowing them to withstand Dortmund's late pressure. Manager Hans-Dieter Flick praised his team for their resilience, as they faced a determined Dortmund side that pressed aggressively throughout the match. Barcelona will now face either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich in the next round. The thrilling encounter highlighted the competitive nature of European football, with Dortmund's spirited performance falling just short of an incredible turnaround.