The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarter-final kicked off with thrilling first-leg encounters. On 9 April, Barcelona hosted Borussia Dortmund while Paris Saint-German (PSG) faced Aston Villa in highly-anticipated matchups of the season. Both matches delivered intense thrills with standout performances. So, let’s take a look at the highlights of the game.
UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final Leg 1 Results
Barcelona asserted their dominance with a commanding victory by 4-0 over Borussia Dortmund at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. Lamine Yamal took the spotlight by opening the match with a stunning goal, weaving past the defenders in the 13th minute. Lewandowski doubled the lead in the 31st minute, covering a penalty after a handball by Dortmund’s Mats Hummels. In the second half, Raphinha scored the third goal with a curling short from outside the box, and Yamal ended the game with another stunning goal, securing Barcelona’s victory.
Meanwhile, as Parc des Princes, PSG secured a solid 3-1 win over Aston Villa in an intense clash. PSG took an early lead through Dembele in the 9th minute, after which Aston Villa equalized the score in the 27th minute when Ollie Watkins capitalized on a defensive error to score. Mbappe restored PSG’s lead just before halftime with a stunning solo effort, while Neymar ended the game with another beautiful goal.
What’s Next In The UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final
PSG will now look to protect its winning streak in the next game against Aston Villa, while the latter will have to score at least twice without conceding to have any chance to advance. Barcelona’s 4-0 advantage has put them in control, and Dortmund must win by five goals at home to progress, which is highly unlikely.
Other matches will also be played in Leg 2 of the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final. Arsenal vs Real Madrid will be a highly-anticipated match as Arsenal already has a commanding position with 3-0. Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan will also experience intense thrill as Inter Milan holds a slim 2-1 lead, so Bayern Munich will aim to fill the gap and advance to the semi-finals.
Matchup | First Leg Result | Second Leg Date |
PSG vs. Aston Villa | 3-1 PSG | April 15 |
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid | 3-0 Arsenal | April 16 |
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund | 4-0 Barcelona | April 15 |
Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan | 1-2 Inter | April 16 |