7-0. Seriously, 7-0.
The Blaugrana never looked like they had a chance to mount a comeback, and never came close to doing so against a brilliant Bayern Munich side.
The Blaugrana never looked like they had a chance to mount a comeback, and never came close to doing so against a brilliant Bayern Munich side.
4-1 aggregate leads turn out to be helpful: Borussia Dortmund have reached the Champions League final despite a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Dortmund's 20-year midfield star was forced out of today's Champions League match with an apparent hamstring injury.
Borussia Dortmund may feel hard done-by over losing Mario Götze to Bayern Munich, but it's the simple economics of a football food chain.
There's only four games left in the Bundesliga season, and five teams are currently in the running for Germany's fourth spot in next season's Champions League.
Robert Lewandowski had the game of his life against Real Madrid on Wednesday, scoring four goals.
Without a Champions League triumph, Real Madrid and Dortmund will probably be remembered as good teams, but not great ones. Tonight they have a chance to change that.
With Mario Götze's departure possibly setting the tone for further sales, Borussia Dortmund need to enjoy this Champions League run while it lasts.