Champions League Quarterfinals 2nd leg
Champions League Quarterfinals: Tuesday’s Review
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals continued today, April 15, 2025, with two pivotal second-leg matches. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) both entered their fixtures with significant first-leg advantages and aimed to secure their spots in the semifinals.
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona hosted Borussia Dortmund at the Camp Nou, carrying a commanding 4-0 lead from the first leg. In the initial encounter, Robert Lewandowski scored twice, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha adding to the tally, leaving Dortmund with a daunting task to overturn the deficit. talkSPORT
Dortmund’s Gio Reyna had a limited role in the first leg, playing only 22 minutes. The team faced an uphill battle, needing a near-miraculous performance to advance. Diario AS
Aston Villa vs. Paris Saint-Germain
At Villa Park, Aston Villa aimed to overcome a 3-1 first-leg loss to PSG. In Paris, Villa had taken an early lead through Morgan Rogers, but PSG responded with goals from Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes, dominating possession and creating numerous chances.
Villa’s challenge was compounded by injuries to key players, including Leon Bailey, who missed the first leg but was hopeful for a return in the second. Diario AS
Upcoming Fixtures
The quarterfinals conclude tomorrow, April 16, with Inter Milan hosting Bayern Munich, holding a 2-1 advantage, and Real Madrid facing Arsenal, needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit.
The semifinal matchups will be determined following these fixtures, as teams vie for a place in the final at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31
