Barcelona holds a strong advantage going into the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund after securing a 4-0 victory in the first match with goals from Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal. Raphinha leads as the top scorer in the Champions League with 12 goals, closely followed by Lewandowski.
Barcelona aims to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2018/19, potentially facing Inter Milan or Bayern Munich in the next round. Dortmund, recovering from their defeat by Barcelona, showcased resilience by drawing 2-2 against Bayern Munich, with Max Beier and Waldemar Anton scoring in an intense match.
Alejandro Balde is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, while Dani Olmo is set to return from an adductor problem. Barcelona's predicted lineup for the match includes Szczesny, Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Lopez, Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski. The second leg will take place on April 15th, 2025, in Germany, with the game broadcasted live on TNT Sports and discovery+.