Barcelona extended their perfect run in the Champions League with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, securing their fifth consecutive win in the competition this season.
The match started with Barcelona dominating possession, but despite their control of the ball, they found it difficult to break down Dortmund's defense in the first half. The hosts held firm, and the first half ended with no goals on the board, setting the stage for an exciting second period.
The breakthrough for Barcelona came early in the second half when Raphinha displayed his pace and skill, racing past Dortmund's defense to slot the ball past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in the 53rd minute, giving Barcelona the lead.
However, Dortmund responded swiftly. In the 59th minute, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi fouled a Dortmund player inside the box, resulting in a penalty. Serhou Guirassy stepped up to take the spot kick and calmly converted, bringing the game level at 1-1.
In a bid to regain the advantage, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick introduced Ferran Torres in the 71st minute, and the substitution proved to be a game-changer. Just minutes after coming on, Torres was in the right place at the right time to restore Barcelona’s lead with a clinical finish, making it 2-1.
Dortmund did not give up easily, and Guirassy was again the man to level the score, netting his second goal of the night with a well-taken strike that brought the game to 2-2 with just over 10 minutes remaining.
With the game hanging in the balance, Barcelona continued to press forward, determined to secure all three points. In the dying moments of the match, Torres stepped up once more, scoring his second goal of the game to seal the victory for Barcelona. His brace ensured the Catalan giants kept their unbeaten record intact in this season’s Champions League.
