UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Guirassy's Hat-Trick Not Enough as Barcelona Knock Dortmund Out

Sports News . April 16, 2025

Dortmund, Germany — Despite a stunning hat-trick from Serhou Guirassy, Borussia Dortmund’s UEFA Champions League 2024-25 journey came to an end on Tuesday night as they fell short against FC Barcelona on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Dortmund won the second leg 3-1 but couldn’t overturn the damage from a crushing 4-0 defeat in the first leg, resulting in a 5-3 aggregate loss.

Dortmund’s Valiant Comeback Falls Short

With nothing to lose after a heavy first-leg defeat, Dortmund came out aggressively at home, putting Barcelona under immediate pressure. Guirassy, who missed several chances in the previous match, opened the scoring confidently from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, giving the hosts an early glimmer of hope.

Guirassy’s Hat-Trick Heroics Overshadowed by Own Goal

Guirassy continued his fine form into the second half, scoring a precise header in the 49th minute and completing his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a close-range finish. With this performance, he became the top scorer of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season, taking his tally to 13 goals.

However, an unfortunate own goal by Ramy Bensebaini dented Dortmund’s comeback bid. The misstep gave Barcelona a crucial away goal, increasing the mountain Dortmund had to climb.

Barcelona Secure Semi-Final Berth

Despite Dortmund’s relentless efforts to equalize the aggregate score, Barcelona held firm and ensured their place in the semifinals. The Spanish giants now await the winner of the clash between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in the next round.

Match Recap:

• First Leg: Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Dortmund

• Second Leg: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Barcelona

• Aggregate Score: Barcelona 5-3 Borussia Dortmund