This opens the door for fringe players and young talents to step up in a match that remains vital to Madrid’s title ambitions.

A possible injury. Fermín Lopez is the replacement. Goal! Ferran Torres gives Barcelona a 1-0 lead in Barcelona. Great play from Alejandro Balde to set up the goal.

“We have to continue in this dynamic, with this enthusiasm, this ambition and continue enjoying the football we see every time we play,” he added. Alejandro Balde was happy with the performance.

Alejandro Balde was happy with the performance. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) Young full-back Alejandro Balde also shared his thoughts after the dominant display. He acknowledged that the ...

“We have to continue in this dynamic, with this enthusiasm, this ambition and continue enjoying the football we see every time we play,” he added. Young full-back Alejandro Balde also shared his ...

It’s a hard first-time hit from Lewandowski, who stings the palms of Gregor Kobel. Alex Balde drives down the left and his entry pass to Robert Lewandowski is first-touch back-heeled to continue the ...

On Wednesday, Barcelona will continue their Champions League campaign while hosting Borussia Dortmund. These teams may have contrasting league positions with Barcelona flying high atop La Liga and ...

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LB: Alejandro Balde—Balde will look to make it back-to-back Champions League games with an assist. CM: Frenkie de Jong—The Dutchman will wear the captain's armband and look to make an impact ...

Now firmly established as La Liga favourites, Barcelona refocus their sights on a European title campaign as they meet Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal ...

Barcelona host Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday 9 April at 21:00 CET. Barcelona hold plenty of cards heading into this first leg. Hansi Flick's ...

UEFA.com gives Fantasy Football managers a helping hand by listing the line-ups for all the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first legs.