Join us for LIVE coverage of the first-leg Champions League quarter-final showdown between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. The Catalan giants have not lost in the last 22 games across all competitions.
- Barcelona sub: Ansu Fati replaces Lamine Yamal.
- Barcelona triple sub: Inigo Martinez, Pedri and Lewandowski OUT. Eric Garcia, Torres and Araujo IN.
- Borussia Dortmund double sub: Gittens and Ryerson OUT. Sule and Duranville IN.
- GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR BARCELONA! Lamine Yamal edges his team closer to the Champions League semi-finals with the fourth goal of the night, following a defensive error by Dortmund.
- Barcelona sub: Fermin Lopez goes off and Gavi comes on.
- Guirassy receives a yellow card for stopping a counter-attacking pass.
- Hansi Flick wants to make some substitutions, but they are waiting for Barcelona to play the ball.
- Corner for Borussia Dortmund! Ryerson takes it, but nothing comes of it.
- Borussia Dortmund double sub: Nmecha and Chukwuemeka OUT. Ozcan and Reyna IN.
- GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR BARCELONA! It was only a matter of time! Lewandowski scores the third from inside the box after a cross from Fermin Lopez.
- The Spaniards keep attacking relentlessly! The match is completely under their control, though the scoreboard doesn’t fully reflect their dominance.
- Fermin Lopez comes inches away from scoring Barcelona’s third after a brilliant pass from Lamine Yamal!
- Hansi Flick’s men are playing very comfortably in their own half at the moment, dictating possession.
- The match is completely under the hosts’ control. Dortmund are not at their best and seem to be constantly on the back foot, despite a few scattered efforts throughout the game.
- If Dortmund don’t increase their pressure, Barcelona will likely score again. The Catalans are relentless.
- The Germans aren’t giving up despite trailing, as they strive to regain possession, but it’s proving difficult for them.
- Anton is now penalised by the referee for another foul on Robert Lewandowski. What a night the Barcelona striker is having…
- Lewandowski is down on the pitch, clutching his calf with both hands after a possible foul by Anton on the Pole.
- GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR BARCELONA! What a moment! Lamine Yamal delivers a superb cross for Raphinha, who sets it up perfectly for Lewandowski to extend his team’s lead with a brilliant header.
- Borussia Dortmund sub: Adeyemi, already on a yellow card, is replaced by Beier.
- The second period staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarts! Just one change.
- HT (1-0): Barcelona dominated possession and created numerous chances, with Raphinha’s opener standing after a VAR review. Dortmund struggled to get into the game, with Adeyemi receiving a yellow card. We’ll see what happens next!
- Guirassy has the perfect chance to level the score, but his shot hits the side netting.
- Fatigue is starting to show in these final minutes of the first half. Barcelona’s players are eager for the break to catch their breath, but they continue to press forward in the meantime.
- Gittens is making some promising runs towards Szczesny’s goal! Will the Germans launch a counterattack before the break?
- The Catalans are eager to regain the rhythm they had at the start, but the Germans are handling the pressure better now, managing to create some late attacks.
- Guirassy has a decent chance from close range after a pass from Emre Can, but he misfires, and the Barcelona goalkeeper collects it with ease.
- Barcelona are still creating solid chances, but now they’re playing more from the back with shorter passes. Most of their attacks are coming down the flanks, with Yamal being the main threat.
- Dortmund can’t get a touch on the ball, with just 27% possession at the moment. They’re being completely outplayed by their opponents.
- Lamine Yamal sets up the perfect chance to pass to Raphinha for a goal, but the ball just runs too long! What a missed opportunity!
- The referee warns Adeyemi after a tough challenge on Fermin Lopez, making it clear he won’t tolerate another foul. Adeyemi is already on a yellow card.
- The goal is reviewed by VAR for a potential offside in Raphinha’s involvement, but it’s been confirmed, and the goal stands. Barcelona now lead.
- GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR BARCELONA! Inigo Martinez heads it towards the far post following a free-kick, and Cubarsi fires from inside the box. Raphinha looks to get the final touch. Who has scored then?
- Adeyemi is shown a yellow card for pulling Jules Kounde’s hair during a tussle for the ball.
- Borussia Dortmund are almost trapped in their own half. They’ve had very few opportunities to attack, and defending has proven challenging for them so far.
- The referee steps in to calm things down as tempers flare on the pitch, following a push from Adeyemi on De Jong during a challenge for the ball.
- The La Liga leaders are completely on top at the moment, in every department. They’re dominating possession too, with 68% so far.
- Raphinha wins a corner for the hosts, which is taken short.
- Balde picks out Lewandowski during one of Barcelona’s forward moves, but the Pole is dispossessed.
- Yamal plays it to Raphinha, who looks to surge forward with the ball, but the Dortmund defence does well to halt the Brazilian’s progress.
- The Germans have managed to steady things slightly with long balls, particularly from the back, and are now looking to mount some attacks of their own.
- Barcelona’s pressing and relentless attacks are putting Dortmund under serious pressure in these opening minutes. If not for Kobel, the Catalans would already be ahead.
- With the hosts constantly threatening Kobel’s box, they’ve clearly been in control from the outset.
- Lamine Yamal unleashes a spectacular close-range effort, but Kobel reacts swiftly to keep him out!
- Bensebaini complains of a knock to his upper back after a tussle for the ball with Lamine Yamal, but he chooses to carry on without any issues.
- Barcelona get us going in blue and red from left to right, while Dortmund are in yellow!
Start of match
- Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Can, Anton, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; and Guirassy.
- Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Iñigo Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Fermin; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski.
- Espen Eskas will be in the middle for this one, and Clay Ruperti will be the VAR.
- Borussia Dortmund possible lineup: Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Svensson; Can, Ozcan, Brandt; Adeyemi, Guirassy and Beier.
- Barcelona possible lineup: Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
- Schlotterbeck was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Monday with a torn meniscus, while fellow centre-back Niklas Suele is also in doubt, having missed two games with a hematoma.
- Dortmund’s job will be made harder by the absence of Nico Schlotterbeck, perhaps their best player this season alongside prolific striker Serhou Guirassy.
- Front and centre is former BVB striker Robert Lewandowski, who loves scoring against his former club. He has 27 goals in 27 games against Dortmund – more than against any other team.
- Dortmund will need to keep track of Barcelona’s incredible attack who have scored 83 goals – more than anyone else in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
- Dortmund have won three of their past four under Kovac and look to be benefiting from the former Bayern and Monaco manager’s simplified approach.
- Sahin was sacked in January, replaced by experienced mentor Niko Kovac, a no frills coach known for a focus on discipline, rather than some of his more emotional Dortmund predecessors.
- After Dortmund twice drew level before falling behind against Barcelona in December, former manager Nuri Sahin said the team’s frustrating performances had him “boiling inside”.
- Dortmund pushed Barcelona in their group stage match in December, going down 3-2 to an 86th-minute goal from Ferran Torres.
- Dortmund have, however, once again saved their best performances for the European stage, including a 7-1 demolition of Celtic at home and a 3-0 triumph over Sporting Lisbon away.
- This year, Dortmund sit eighth in the league and are in danger of missing the Champions League for just the second time since the 2010-11 season.
- Their European campaign included wins over Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Newcastle and PSV Eindhoven.
- Last season, Dortmund stumbled to fifth in the Bundesliga, their lowest placing in a decade, while piloting a shock run to the final at Wembley, where they put in a strong showing in a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.
- Enduring another disappointing domestic season, Borussia Dortmund will take inspiration from last year’s incredible European run ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.
- Barca coach Hansi Flick has switched between Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, currently injured, in his attacking midfield spot.
- For the first time in years Barcelona are among the favourites to lift the trophy, which they last claimed in 2015, and are in the fight for a potential quadruple.
- The Spanish league leaders have not lost in the last 22 games across all competitions and welcome Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in a Champions League quarter-final first leg clash.
- Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the first-leg Champions League quarter-final showdown between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain!
