Barcelona delivered a masterclass in attacking football on Wednesday, crushing Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg. Robert Lewandowski stole the spotlight with a clinical brace , while young starlets added flair to the Catalans' dominant performance. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) survived a tense battle to secure a narrow 2-1 win over Aston Villa, keeping their European hopes alive.
Barça's Blitz 
Lewandowski's deadly finishing and relentless teamwork left Dortmund reeling at Camp Nou. The Polish striker netted twice before halftime, with dazzling assists from Pedri and Gavi. Fans erupted as 17-year-old substitute Lamine Yamal sealed the rout late—proving Barça's academy magic is alive and well .
PSG's Late Drama 
In Paris, Kylian Mbappé's second-half penalty seemed to secure victory, but Villa's Ollie Watkins equalized in the 78th minute. Just as penalties loomed, substitute Marco Asensio headed home a 92nd-minute winner , sending the Parc des Princes into chaos. Can PSG hold their nerve in the return leg?
The second legs kick off next week—don’t miss the drama!
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