Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Barcelona (3-5 agg): Player ratings as Guirassy hat-trick offers La Blaugrana scare
Briefly

Barcelona faced Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, where they were defeated 3-1. However, their significant 5-3 aggregate advantage from the first leg ensured their progression to the semi-finals. Dortmund started strong, scoring a penalty early on and pressuring Barcelona's defense. Serhou Guirassy's hat-trick was crucial for Dortmund's fightback, but an own goal by Ramy Bensabini kept Barcelona ahead. Despite Dortmund's spirited performance, Barcelona held on to secure their spot in the last four.
Barcelona's aggregate lead from the first leg ultimately secured their progression to the semi-finals of the Champions League, despite a tense defeat in the second leg.
Dortmund showed resilience with a strong comeback attempt, led by Serhou Guirassy's hat-trick, but ultimately fell short in their bid to overturn a four-goal deficit.
With the first leg's four-goal cushion, Barcelona comfortably advanced to the last four, managing a 5-3 aggregate victory despite a nervy performance at Signal Iduna Park.
Serhou Guirassy's performance was a standout, scoring thrice for Dortmund, showcasing his skill and determination, but the team's efforts weren't enough to secure qualification.
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