Barcelona 4–0 Borussia Dortmund: Champions League Analysis, xG & Tactics
Score: FC Barcelona 4–0 Borussia Dortmund
Date: April 9, 2025
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Formations: Barcelona 4–2–3–1 | Dortmund 4–5–1
Match Time: 96 mins
Active Play: 56 mins
xG: Barcelona 2.8 – 1.0 Dortmund
xT: Barcelona 1.6 – 1.5 Dortmund
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: Game Summary & Match Stats
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Analysis: How Barcelona Outclassed Dortmund
Barcelona had 9 shots on target and a high xG total show efficient shot selection.
Barcelona dominated chance quality — nearly 3.0 xG, with consistent final-third pressure. Dortmund had moments but lacked clinical edge and organization.
Dortmund’s xT (1.5) suggests promising zones reached — but poor finishing let them down.
xT Timeline: Close in buildup, but Barcelona were far more decisive in key areas.
Player Ratings
Lamine Yamal - Barcelona - 8.5
Wojciech Szczesny - Barcelona - 8.0
Fermín López - Barcelona - 8.0
Final Thoughts
Barcelona put on a Champions League show — dominant in midfield, precise in attack, and ruthless when it mattered. Dortmund’s defense bent and finally broke under pressure. A 4–0 win that reflects not just control, but intent.
