Dortmund was so easy for FC Barcelona in Spain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter finals as the Catalan club pulverized the German
Dortmund was so easy for FC Barcelona in Spain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter finals as the Catalan club pulverized the German side, who finished as runner-up last season, by 4-0. Former Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski scored a brace as his ex-team has become one of his favorite teams to score against.
Teenager Lamine Yamal and red-hot Brazilian forward Raphinha were also on target for Barcelona. The club can now think of their next opponent in the semi-finals, as Dortmund did not prove that they can hurt the Spaniards in the return leg in Germany next Tuesday.
The French side, Paris Saint-Germain, beat the English side, Aston Villa, 3-1 to take a huge advantage into the second leg. Morgan Rogers put Villa ahead in the 34th minute.
Five minutes after Aston Villa took the lead, PSG restored parity with Desire Doue’s long-range shot from the edge of the box beating the impressive Emiliano Martinez.
The second half promised to be a cagey affair as PSG attacked and went in front through Georgian winger Kvitsha Kvaratskhelia in the fourth minute of the second half.
Nuno Mendes got the most important goal for PSG in the 92nd minute after making a great solo run and pulling the trigger, which Villa goalkeeper Eme Martinez had no chance to stop. PSG’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa is a statement win, and they will be confident ahead of the second leg at Villa Park in England..
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