This Wednesday (December 11), at 5 PM (Brasília time), Barcelona defeated Borussia Dortmund in the sixth round of the Champions League group stage, securing a spot in the round of 16 with 15 points. Borussia, with 12 points, is in the ninth position in the group. Both teams will be back on the field on January 21, 2025, at 5 PM, when Borussia will face Bologna, while Barcelona will visit Benfica.
Match Result
In the sixth round of the group stage of the Champions League, Barcelona defeated Borussia Dortmund by 3 to 2, securing their qualification for the round of 16.
Match Highlights
The first half was balanced, with both teams creating chances on the flanks but failing to change the score. In the second half, the game became more intense: Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona, but Guirassy equalized for Borussia with a penalty. The introduction of Ferran Torres, brought in by coach Hansi Flick, was decisive: the Spanish forward scored twice, sealing the victory, despite Borussia's final pressure.
Match Statistics
Borussia x Barcelona
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Date and Time: December 11, 2024, at 5 PM (Brasília time)
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Competition: Champions League - 6th round of the group stage
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Location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
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Referee Team:
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Main Referee: François Letexier (France)
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Assistants: Cyril Mugnier (France) and Mehdi Rahmouni (France)
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VAR: Dennis Higler (Netherlands)
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⚽Goals:
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Raphinha (52’)
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Guirassy (59’, penalty)
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Ferran Torres (74’)
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Guirassy (77’)
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Ferran Torres (84’)
🟨Yellow Cards:
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Borussia Dortmund: Sabitzer, Nmecha, Jan-Couto, Bensebaini
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Barcelona: Kubaski
Lineups of Borussia x Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund’s Lineup:
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Goalkeeper: Kobel
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Defenders: Ryerson (Jan-Couto), Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
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Midfielders: Duranville (Malén), Nmecha, Sabitzer
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Forwards: Gittens, Reyna (Gross), Guirassy
Barcelona’s Lineup:
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Goalkeeper: Peña
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Defenders: Koundé, Kubaski, Martínez, Balde
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Midfielders: Casado, Pedri (Eric García), Dani Olmo (De Jong)
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Forwards: Raphinha (Fermin López), Yamal (Pablo Victor), Lewandowski (Ferran Torres)
