Who Will Barcelona Face if they Qualify for Champions League Semifinals?

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FC Barcelona produced a clinical and commanding display to dismantle Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

On a night where efficiency met flair, the Catalans showed why they are one of the tournament's most in-form sides, leaving the German visitors with a mountain to climb in the return leg.

The hosts dictated tempo from early on, suffocating Dortmund's build-up play and applying pressure with purpose. The breakthrough came midway through the first half when Raphinha bundled the ball over the line following a set-piece routine that involved Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsí. The goal was initially questioned but eventually stood after a VAR check confirmed Raphinha was onside.

Barcelona came out of the break with renewed aggression and put the contest beyond reach within twenty minutes. Lamine Yamal, at just 16, played with the poise of a seasoned professional and delivered a perfect cross for Robert Lewandowski, who nodded in the second. The Polish striker added his second of the night after being set up smartly by Fermín López, showcasing the sharp finishing that has defined his Champions League pedigree. Yamal, fittingly, capped off his night with a well-taken fourth goal after leading a blistering counter-attack initiated by Raphinha.

Who Will Barcelona Face in Semifinal if they Qualify?

If Barcelona qualify for the semifinal after the second leg next week, they will play either Bayern Munich or Inter Milan in the UCL semis.

In the first leg between Bayern and Inter, the Italian side prevailed 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi were the goal scorers for Inter while Thomas Muller was the sole scorer for the Bavarians. Their next leg will be on next Wednesday (April 16).