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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