Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona thrash Dortmund 4-0

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his aspect’s third objective throughout the Champions League quarterfinals first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, on the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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Imperious Barcelona thumped guests Borussia Dortmund 4-0 of their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday after Robert Lewandowski netted twice in opposition to his outdated membership to earn the Catalans a sizeable lead.

The treble-chasing Barca predictably dominated the opening levels and grabbed the lead following Raphinha’s strike within the twenty fifth minute. A string of saves from Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel annoyed Barca for the rest of the primary half.

Barcelona emerged extra decided following the break and it took them solely three minutes to attain the second with Raphinha helping Lewandowski, who nodded residence from close-range.

The Polish striker prolonged their lead within the 66th minute from simply contained in the field whereas Lamine Yamal wrapped up one other demolition job by Barcelona within the 77th minute.