Lewandowski Urges Barcelona to Learn from Dortmund Defeat

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski believes the 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-final second leg was a valuable wake-up call. Despite the defeat, Barcelona advanced 5-3 on aggregate. Lewandowski highlighted the team's midfield errors and poor ball control, stressing the need to improve ahead of tougher challenges. It was their first loss in 2025 under Hansi Flick.

After losing the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final 3-1 to Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona advanced to the semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win. It marked their first defeat of 2025, ending an impressive unbeaten run under manager Hansi Flick. Despite the loss, striker Robert Lewandowski emphasized the importance of learning from the mistakes made during the match.

He pointed to a lack of midfield control and unforced errors that handed Dortmund scoring opportunities. Acknowledging Dortmund’s strong performance, Lewandowski described the result as a possible wake-up call at the right time, insisting that future errors must be avoided with bigger challenges ahead. Barcelona will now await the winner of Bayern vs. Inter to determine their semi-final opponent.

Their next fixture is a domestic clash against Celta Vigo in La Liga. The defeat also highlighted the absence of Pedri’s influence in midfield and prompted reflection within the squad. Despite the result, club president Joan Laporta praised Flick’s leadership, calling his tactical approach “masterful.”