Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Raphinha had a goal and two assists as Barcelona clobbered Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of an UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barca fired out of the gates, their 1-0 halftime lead promising something more prolific in the second. That’s when Lewandowski scored his 104th and 105th career Champions League goals to key the rout.
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Lamine Yamal also scored and helped set up Lewandowski’s first goal, and Barca are well-positioned to reach the semifinal against the winner of Bayern Munich’s tie with Inter Milan (Inter lead 2-1 after one leg).
Barca mounted up nearly four expected goals and held 60% possession while putting 10 of their 18 shots on Gregor Kobel’s goal.
The second leg is 3pm ET Tuesday at the Westfalenstadion.
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What’s next?
Barcelona go to Leganes at 3pm ET Saturday in La Liga, while Dortmund has a 12:30pm ET Saturday Klassiker at Bayern Munich.
Then, the aforementioned second leg.
How to watch Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 3pm ET Wednesday (April 9)
Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys — Barcelona
TV/Streaming: Paramount+
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund final score: 4-0
Raphinha 25', Robert Lewandowski 48', 66', Lamine Yamal 77'
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund live updates
Lamine Yamal goal — Barcelona 4-0 Dortmund (77th minute)
Raphinha with the inch-perfect pass and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal with the most casual of finishes 🫢 pic.twitter.com/4HNTAmfQ6j
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 9, 2025
Robert Lewandowski goal — Barca 3-0 Dortmund (66th minute)
Robert Lewandowski finishes off a stunning Barça move to secure his brace 👏 pic.twitter.com/4pZYWgbbjT
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 9, 2025
Robert Lewandowski goal — Barca 2-0 Dortmund (48th minute)
I believe we spoke this into existence.
Lamine Yamal’s sweet left-footed, curling cross is headed back across goal from just in front of the back post.
Robert Lewandowski is even closer to the iron as he heads home for his 104th goal in the Champions League.
Robert Lewandowski rises at the back post and guides it home for his 10th #UCL goal of the season 🤩 pic.twitter.com/bFcSuKNpMR
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 9, 2025
No Barca subs at the break, Dortmund make a move
Barca will hope for more of the same in possession. but Dortmund have been dangerous on the counter and the Blaugranas a bit wasteful in the final third.
They lead 1-0. They’ll feel the urge to take a multi-goal lead to the Westfalenstadion.
Maximilian Beyer replaces Adeyemi for BVB. Away we go!
Halftime — Barcelona 1-0 Borussia Dortmund
It could easily be 1-1 despite Barca’s control, as Karim Adeyemi sends in a pretty cross but Guirassy can’t leap onto the end of it. Soon after, Guirassy lashes into the outside of the side netting.
Warning signs.
Barca’s had 68% possession and churned out 2.12 xG on 11 shot attempts. Dortmund’s five attempts have amounted to 0.74 xG.
Action at both ends
A Raphinha-aided, Lewandowski-attempted bicycle kick attempt is whistled down, and Dortmund go the other way to see a stifled chance of their own.
1-0 to the Blaugranas in the 41st minute.
Kounde steps up
Dortmund get a chance against the run of play, but Kounde leaps in front of a shot to save the effort from getting closer than 15 yards from goal.
Still 1-0 into the 35th minute.
Raphinha goal! Barcelona 1-0 Borussia Dortmund (25th minute)
Fermin Lopez plays a free kick over a sea of bodies and Inigo Martinez is on the end of it to head it back toward the masses.
Pau Cubarsi jabs a foot at the loose ball and Kobel slaps it toward the back post.
It’s likely going in anyway as Raphinha forces it the rest of the way over the line.
It withstands VAR review and Barca deserve their lead.
Raphinha applies the final touch to Pau Cubarsí’s effort to put Barcelona ahead 💥 pic.twitter.com/SvVqfbenKp
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 9, 2025
Gregor Kobel comes up huge
Raphinha cruises down the left side and cuts back for Lewandowski just outside the 18.
It’s a hard first-time hit from Lewandowski, who stings the palms of Gregor Kobel.
0-0, 8'.
Yamal drills it across the face of goal
The youngster dribbles through and off Ramy Bensebaini before letting loose a hard shot that clears the face of the goal from right to left.
Barcelona (the city and team) start loud
Alex Balde drives down the left and his entry pass to Robert Lewandowski is first-touch back-heeled to continue the rush,
Lamine Yamal sees his shot parried by Kobel, and Barca quickly regain the ball and Dortmund remain under significant pressure.
0-0, 6'
Americans on both sides
Borussia Dortmund and USMNT star Giovanni Reyna is still hurting for minutes but as usual has a place on the bench, while fellow American playmaker Cole Campbell misses out with a knock.
USMNT prospect Diego Kochen is available for Barcelona but Inaki Pena will be serving as Wojciech Szczesny’s main deputy.
Barcelona lineup
Szczesny, Balde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Kounde, De Jong, Pedri, Raphinha, F. Torres, Yamal, Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund lineup
Kobel, Ryerson, Nmecha, Anton, Bensebaini, Can, Chukwuemeka, Brandt, Adeyemi, Gittens, Guirassy.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund preview
Hansi Flick’s first year in Spain has been pretty great. Barca lead La Liga by four points with eight matches left in their season, and can still win a treble by winning this competition, claiming the league, and beating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
Dortmund’s season has been a mess, but this competition is keeping BVB’s head above water. Niko Kovac is leading the club now following the January sacking of former player Nuri Sahin, and Dortmund are seven points outside the top four with a weekend Klassiker with Bayern Munich looming at the Allianz Arena.
The two sides played a thriller during the league phase at the Westfalenstadion, where Serhou Guirassy twice answered Barcelona goals before Ferran Torres completed a brace late in a 3-2 Barca win.
There are ties between the club, as Robert Lewandowski made his name at Borussia Dortmund before moving to Bayern Munich and then Barca.
Barcelona team news, focus
OUT: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (knee), Dani Olmo (muscular), Marc Bernal (ACL), Marc Casado (ligament)
Borussia Dortmund team news, focus
OUT: Marcel Sabitzer (MCL), Niklas Sule (leg) | QUESIONABLE: Cole Campbell (knock)
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Barca’s class feels likely to win out over two legs, but Dortmund can put a charge into this tie by defending well against the Blaugranas. Guirassy only needs a small opening to change a game, so there’s reason for optimism. That said, Barca have so many game changers — Raphinha has been sensational this season while Robert Lewandowski simply finishes chances. Barcelona 2-1 Borussia Dortmund.
