Barcelona’s Spanish team overwhelmed their guests, Borussia Dortmund, with a resounding 4-0 victory, edging closer to qualifying for the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League.
The Blaugrana delivered a painful 4-0 defeat to their German counterparts at the Olympic Stadium in Luis Compañís on Wednesday evening, placing one and a half feet in the next round of the prestigious European competition.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” coach Hansi Flick is thrilled with this historic and overwhelming win against Borussia Dortmund, as Barcelona is on the brink of reaching the Champions League semifinals for the first time in six years.
The newspaper also mentioned that Flick was unexpectedly impressed by the incredible performance of Dutch star Frenkie de Jong, considering him to be the most influential player of the match, without a doubt.
De Jong delivered a historic performance against Dortmund, completely dominating the midfield, creating numerous chances for the forwards, and playing a vital defensive role.
The paper also reported that Flick did not overlook Barcelona’s talented star Lamine Yamal, who tormented Borussia Dortmund’s players with his extraordinary skills, becoming a nightmare for the German defenders. Flick praised the young player’s performance, saying: “In big matches, he will never let you down. He’s a phenomenon.”
Flick surprised everyone after the match by defending one of Barcelona’s best players, Robert Lewandowski, who scored a brace in the game, following a storm of criticism he had faced in recent times. Flick said: “He has proven to everyone his importance to Barcelona, and the Dortmund match is the biggest proof of that.”
In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona president Joan Laporta went down to the dressing room after the game to congratulate the coach and players on this impressive victory.
Laporta inquired about the reason behind the substitution of match star Verman Lopez in the second half, despite the player’s standout performance and contribution of an assist for Lewandowski’s third goal. He asked Flick to be fair to Lopez and give him the playing time he deserves, especially considering his recent exceptional form.
Flick wants to reconcile with Lopez, who seemed upset by the substitution, and has decided to include him in the starting lineup for Barcelona’s next La Liga match, following his impressive performance against Borussia Dortmund.