According to reports, Barcelona did not perform well in the second leg of the quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund, losing 3-1, but thanks to their 4-0 victory in the first leg, they secured a place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. In this match, Serhou Guirassy was the standout player with a brilliant hat-trick, and had it not been for Ben Sebaini’s own goal from Fermín López’s cross, Barcelona’s night could have turned into a complete nightmare. Fermín, one of the few bright spots for Barça in the match, spoke about the team’s performance and situation.

Thoughts on the match?
We knew it would be a tough game despite the first-leg result. This wasn’t our best performance, but we managed to overcome the pressure at key moments and frustrate the opponent.

Reaching the semi-finals?
Making it to the semi-finals was one of our major goals. The club hadn’t reached this stage in years and had fallen short. After those difficult times, we are now excited and highly motivated to have a strong semi-final and reach the final.

How did the team stay composed after Dortmund’s goals?
After the second goal, we conceded another, making things harder for us. In a way, that goal helped us refocus. I also missed a great chance. We need to learn from these matches.