UCL: Barcelona beat Dortmund in a five goals thriller
Borussia and Barcelona confirmed their reputation as attacking and efficient teams by playing out a five goals thriller in Dortmund.
The hosts fought to the end and almost scored their third goal in extra time, but still lost to the leaders of La Liga.
2024-25 UEFA Champions League
Borussia D - Barcelona 2:3 (0:0)
Goals: Raphinha, 53 (0:1); Guirassy, 60 (penalty) (1:1); Torres F., 75 (1:2); Guirassy, 78 (2:2); Torres F., 85 (2:3)
Borussia D: Kobel; Bensebaini; Ryerson (Couto, 46); Schlotterbeck N.; Can E.; Bynoe-Gittens; Sabitzer; Nmecha F.; Reyna G. (Groß, 73); Duranville (Malen, 73); Guirassy
Bench: Lotka; Meyer A.; Kabar; Azhil; Wätjen; Campbell C.; Adeyemi K.
Yellow Cards: Sabitzer 42; Nmecha F. 51; Couto 57; Bensebaini 61
Barcelona: Peña I.; Balde Al.; Cubarsí; Kounde; Martinez In.; Casado M.; Olmo (Fermin, 71); Raphinha (de Jong F., 71); Yamal (Pau Victor, 90); Lewandowski (Torres F., 71); Pedri (Garcia E., 93)
Bench: Astralaga; Szczesny; Araujo R.; Martín; Fort H.; Gavi; Torre P.
Yellow Cards: Cubarsí 58; Torres F. 92