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Borussia Dortmund Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals with Gritty Win Over Lille

A resurgent Dortmund overcame recent struggles to secure a 2-1 victory, setting up a showdown with Barcelona.

  • Borussia Dortmund defeated OSC Lille 2-1 in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg, advancing 3-2 on aggregate to the quarterfinals.
  • Maximilian Beier scored the decisive goal, capping off a strong team performance that followed intense criticism from fans and coach Niko Kovac after recent poor results.
  • Captain Emre Can's leadership and the team's aggressive pressing were pivotal, with Can converting a penalty to equalize before Beier's winner.
  • Despite struggles in the Bundesliga, Dortmund has now reached the Champions League quarterfinals for the second consecutive season, highlighting their contrasting form in domestic and European competitions.
  • Dortmund will face FC Barcelona in the next round, with the first leg scheduled for April 9 in Barcelona and the return leg on April 15.
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