Barcelona secured a place in the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a 5-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund, despite suffering a 3-1 defeat in the second leg. The atmosphere among the players was muted, reflecting on past European failures that echoed during the match. Dortmund's new top-scorer Serhou Guirassy notably impressed with a hat trick, but ultimately could not overturn a significant aggregate deficit. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the disappointment in the dressing room while also emphasizing the team's capability and future focus.
Hansi Flick noted the teamâs disappointment, saying the players wanted to win every game, and only pointed out the semifinal qualification lifted their mood slightly.
Barcelona's players showed a subdued celebration after reaching the semifinals, reflecting on their recent history of disappointments despite winning against Dortmund on aggregate.
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