Barcelona secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday night, propelling them to second place in the group standings. The match at Signal Iduna Park was an intense battle, with both teams displaying attacking prowess. Rafinha opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 53rd minute following a superb assist from Dani Olmo.
However, Serhou Guirassy equalized for the hosts just seven minutes later from the penalty spot. The drama intensified when Ferran Torres restored Barcelona’s lead in the 75th minute, only for Guirassy to strike again three minutes later, capitalizing on a mistake by goalkeeper Iñaki Peña.
The decisive moment came in the 85th minute when Lamine Yamal showcased his brilliance with a perfectly timed through ball to Ferran Torres, who calmly netted the winner. This victory marked an important step for Barcelona under Hansi Flick, who made bold tactical decisions, including substituting Robert Lewandowski for Torres.
Despite Dortmund’s resilience and several missed opportunities, Barcelona's clinical finishing made the difference. The result saw the German side drop out of the top eight, with Barcelona tightening their grip on a knockout stage spot.
Earlier in the match, Dortmund had several chances to take the lead. Marcel Sabitzer missed a golden opportunity in the 17th minute, firing over the bar from close range after an excellent setup by Julian Duranville.
Lamine Yamal also threatened Dortmund’s defense with a sharp effort in the 20th minute, but Gregor Kobel made a fine save to deny the youngster. Later, Peña redeemed himself with a remarkable stop in the 40th minute, thwarting Guirassy’s close-range header. The game was a showcase of high-quality football and relentless attacking action.
Elsewhere in the Champions League, Juventus stunned Manchester City with a 2-0 win, continuing the English champions’ struggles in the competition. Arsenal delivered a dominant 3-0 performance against Monaco, further solidifying their form. Meanwhile, AC Milan edged Red Star Belgrade in a tightly contested affair, rounding off an eventful night of European football.
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