Borussia Dortmund's head coach Niko Kovac commented on his team's victory in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Barcelona.
The match ended with a score of 3-1 in favor of Borussia, but Kovac's side was ultimately eliminated from the prestigious European tournament. Forward Serhou Guirassy scored a hat-trick for the winners.
Niko Kovac, quoted by UEFA media channels
I feel a great disappointment for our exit from the tournament, but today we handed Barcelona their first defeat in 2025, and that is something to be proud of.
Barcelona advanced to the next round, winning the two-legged tie with an aggregate score of 5-3.
