Dominant Barcelona Crush Dortmund in Quarter-Final Clash

In a spectacular Champions League quarter-final first leg, Barcelona dismantled Borussia Dortmund with a commanding 4-0 victory on Wednesday. The standout performance featured Robert Lewandowski scoring twice against his former team, giving the Catalan side a substantial advantage.

Chasing a treble this season, Barcelona predictably controlled the early stages of the match. Raphinha set the tone by scoring in the 25th minute, granting Barcelona the lead. Despite their relentless attacks, the Catalans were repeatedly thwarted by Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel for the rest of the half.

Barcelona returned from halftime with renewed vigor and needed just three minutes to double their advantage. Raphinha delivered a precise assist, allowing Lewandowski to head the ball in from close range.

The Polish forward further solidified the lead in the 66th minute, striking from just inside the box. Then, Lamine Yamal sealed the rout in the 77th minute, ensuring another emphatic victory for Barcelona.