PSG and Barcelona put one foot in the semi-finals

Lewandowski scored twice.

The first leg of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League quarter-final matches played out in the early hours of Thursday morning with the same scenario. PSG and Barcelona dominated their opponents and easily won. Barcelona continued their unbeaten streak in 2025 after winning against Dortmund. This was the 23rd unbeaten match for the Catalan team.

The attacking trio Yamal - Lewandowski - Raphinha continued to leave a strong impression when contributing to 4 goals of Barcelona in this match. Barcelona dominated the game and quickly opened the scoring in the 25th minute thanks to Raphinha. The Brazilian player rushed in to score the rebound, breaking the net of goalkeeper Kobel after Pau Cubarsi's shot.

Dortmund also created a number of chances in the first half but the visitors unfortunately missed them. In the second half, Barcelona increased the pressure and scored 3 more goals. In the 48th minute, Raphinha headed the ball for Lewandowski to finish close to the goal. The Polish striker completed his double in the 66th minute. Fermin Lopez crossed for Lewandowski to score with a one-touch shot. Yamal had a hand in both goals with 2 passes that opened up attacking opportunities.

Barcelona's young star sealed the victory with a tricky shot that left goalkeeper Kobel helpless as the ball flew into the net. With a 4-0 victory, Barcelona has one foot in the semi-finals.

PSG successfully reversed the score.

In the remaining match, PSG took advantage of their home field to create a superior game against Aston Villa. However, coach Luis Enrique's team was unexpectedly "drenched" by Aston Villa in the 35th minute. Aston Villa counterattacked quickly, Tielemans assisted Morgan Rogers to cushion the ball past goalkeeper Donnarumma. But the joy of coach Unai Emery's team only lasted about 4 minutes. In the 39th minute, young talent Desire Doure scored a masterpiece with a tricky right-footed shot that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had no chance to block.

PSG played with more excitement and continuously bombarded Aston Villa's goal. The French team's attacking efforts were duly rewarded with two goals in the second half from Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes.

Kvaratskhelia dribbled skillfully, passed defender Axel Disasi and then fired a powerful shot that tore through goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's net. In the 90+2 minute, Nuno Mendes received a pass from Dembele, turned the ball past Konsa and Emiliano Martinez, and finished into the empty net.

Khanh Kieu

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