Tue Apr 15 22:00:57 UTC 2025: ## Champions League Quarterfinals: Barcelona and PSG Edge Out Rivals in Thrilling Encounters

**Barcelona** and **Paris Saint-Germain** have secured their places in the Champions League semifinals after nail-biting quarterfinal second legs. Barcelona, despite a 3-1 loss at Borussia Dortmund, advanced with a 5-3 aggregate victory. Serhou Guirassy’s hat-trick for Dortmund threatened a stunning comeback, but an own goal by Ramy Bensebaini and resolute defending by Barcelona ultimately sealed their passage. Dortmund, despite the defeat, lauded Guirassy’s impressive 13 Champions League goals this season.

Barcelona, considered tournament favorites, will face either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich in the semifinals, keeping their treble hopes alive – a feat they last achieved a decade ago.

Meanwhile, **PSG** survived a thrilling encounter against Aston Villa, winning 5-4 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 3-2. Early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes put PSG in control, but a second-half resurgence from Villa, fueled by goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa, nearly overturned the tie. Gianluigi Donnarumma’s heroics in goal for PSG proved crucial in preserving their victory and a semifinal date with either Real Madrid or Arsenal.

Both matches showcased exhilarating attacking football and resolute defending, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the Champions League knockout stages. The semifinals promise more electrifying clashes as the race for the coveted title intensifies.

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