Substitute Ferran Torres struck twice in the final 15 minutes Wednesday night, including an 85th-minute winner, to give Barcelona a thrilling 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund and strengthen their Champions League position.
Torres, introduced in the 71st minute, proved decisive in a pulsating second half that saw five goals. His first came in the 75th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after goalkeeper Gregor Kobel parried Frenkie de Jong’s volley. After Serhou Guirassy’s second equalizer for Dortmund, Torres secured victory by converting Lamine Yamal’s through ball.
Barcelona had taken the lead through Raphinha’s sixth goal of the competition in the 53rd minute, finishing off Dani Olmo’s pass after a swift attack. Guirassy twice leveled for Dortmund, first from the penalty spot on the hour mark after being fouled, then in the 78th minute catching Barcelona’s defense off guard.
The victory lifts Barcelona to 15 points and second place with two games remaining, while Dortmund drops to ninth on 12 points, just outside the automatic qualification spots for the round of 16. The Germans suffered a late blow when defender Nico Schlotterbeck injured his ankle in the match’s final action.
Barcelona dominated early possession, approaching 70% in the first half, though Dortmund showed increased threat after the break, with Guirassy having an early goal disallowed for offside.
