Barcelona have won their last four Champions League games and, if they can make it five against Borussia Dortmund, they would be in a fantastic position to finish in the top eight of the league stage standings. They are on track to achieve this, having taken the lead at Signal Iduma Park.
The hosts narrowly had a goal disallowed moments earlier for offside, but it was Barcelona who struck the first blow in Dortmund. As expected, it is Raphinha who makes the difference, as he scores again in this extraordinary season for him and his team.
Barcelona breaks the deadlock 🔐
And it is Raphinha who breaks the offside trap and runs to put Barça ahead in Dortmund ⚽️
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🚨🇪🇺 GOAL | Dortmund 0-1 Barcelona | raffin
RAPHINHA HAS LEFT BARCELONA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/ksG7DqBIpK
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Originally, it was an excellent move by Pedri to get away from several Dortmund players before playing in Olmo, who lets Raphinha through. The Brazilian winger is not wrong, as has been happening over the last few months.
Barcelona are now looking very good for another Champions League victory. It remains to be seen if they can hold out.