Blacksmith: I’m disappointed because we have fallen out but we can be proud
Barcelona is, despite the 3-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmundwon a place in the Champions League semi -finals. The Catalans won 4-0 in the first game, so they were better with 5-3 in the total ratio. The German team led to a signal to go Park with two goals Serhoua Guirassy. He first scored from a penalty in the 11th minute and the second at the beginning of the second half, in the 49th minute.
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Barcelona reduced the lead after the goal of the home player Ramy Bensebaini in the 54th minute, but Guirassy shook the net again in the 76th minute and rounded off the evening. Although she celebrated in the return game, Borussia ended the competition due to a worse overall result. Borussia coach No one Blacksmith He praised his team performance and expressed pride for the way they played.
– We played a great game, especially given the intensity and pressure forward. It is clear that I am disappointed with the relegation, but to defeat Barcelona, for the first time in 2025, it means a lot. We showed courage, determination and we played with greater confidence. The audience gave us an extra impulse and I am proud of everything we have shown tonight.
Guest coach Hansi Flick He admitted that his team did not play a good game.
– We’re in the semifinals. Two games have decided on this and we deserve to be in the next round. Borussia has a brilliant team and they have made our lives very much, but we went to the next round and that is what is counting – said Barcelona coach and continued:
– Today we did not play the best we could, but it is a merit and Dortmund, which was very good. What has achieved the team in recent weeks is phenomenal. We are a step further now, but we are still far from the end.
After farewell to Europe, Borussia and Kovac are turning to the domestic championship, where they have a fight for the Champions League. They are currently taking eighth place in the Bundesliga, and their fourth position is running six points. Barcelona will play in the semifinals against the better of Inter Milan and Bayern.
