In an electrifying UEFA Champions League clash at Signal Iduna Park, Barcelona edged past Borussia Dortmund with a thrilling 3-2 victory. The match, which saw Ferran Torres shine as the Catalan hero, came to life in the second half after a goalless opening period.
▎Match Overview
Barcelona started the match with intensity, dominating possession and creating several opportunities. Despite their early pressure, Dortmund managed to limit the effectiveness of their attacks, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel not overly tested in the first half. The best chance for the hosts came from Marcel Sabitzer, who blazed a shot over the bar after a promising cut-back from Julien Duranville.
As the second half began, Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona, finding the net to give them a 1-0 lead. However, Dortmund responded quickly; Serhou Guirassy was awarded a penalty after being fouled by Pau Cubarsi, and he converted it to level the score at 1-1 just seven minutes later.
Barcelona regained the lead through substitute Ferran Torres, only for Guirassy to strike again just three minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive error. The match appeared to be heading for a draw until Barcelona’s quick counter-attack led to Torres scoring his second of the night, sealing the victory with a precise finish following a clever pass from Lamine Yamal.
Lamine Yamal with PLAYER OF THE MATCH TROPHY
▎Player Ratings
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1)
Ratings provided by Fotmob
- GK: Gregor Kobel – 6.0/10
- RB: Julian Ryerson – 7.2/10
- CB: Emre Can – 6.4/10
- CB: Nico Schlotterbeck – 6.5/10
- LB: Ramy Bensebaini – 6.4/10
- DM: Marcel Sabitzer – 7.0/10
- DM: Felix Nmecha – 7.0/10
- RW: Julien Duranville – 7.0/10
- AM: Giovanni Reyna – 6.4/10
- LW: Jamie Gittens – 6.7/10
- ST: Serhou Guirassy – 9.0/10
- SUB: Yan Couto (46′ for Ryerson) – 6.2/10
- SUB: Donyell Malen (73′ for Duranville) – 6.5/10
- SUB: Pascal Gross (73′ for Reyna) – 6.5/10
Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
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- GK: Inaki Pena – 6.3/10
- RB: Jules Kounde – 7.4/10
- CB: Pau Cubarsi – 6.3/10
- CB: Inigo Martinez – 6.3/10
- LB: Alex Balde – 6.7/10
- DM: Marc Casado – 7.3/10
- DM: Pedri – 7.1/10
- RW: Lamine Yamal – 8.0/10
- AM: Dani Olmo – 8.3/10
- LW: Raphinha – 8.2/10
- ST: Robert Lewandowski – 6.5/10
- SUB: Fermin Lopez (71′ for Olmo) – 6.2/10
- SUB: Ferran Torres (71′ for Lewandowski) – 8.5/10
- SUB: Frenkie De Jong (71′ for Raphinha) – 6.0/10
▎Conclusion
Ferran Torres’ impactful performance off the bench was crucial in securing Barcelona’s victory, while Serhou Guirassy’s two goals highlighted his importance to Dortmund’s attacking play despite the defeat. This thrilling encounter showcased the competitive spirit of both teams in this prestigious tournament.