Barcelona failed to bring home three points after being offset 0-0 by Borussia Dortmund in the 2019/2020 Champions League Group F match at Signal Iduna Park Stadium on Wednesday (18/9) early morning hrs.
Both teams played out a goalless draw in the first half despite having a number of chances. Before halftime, Barcelona’s visitors appeared more dominating.
In the 48th minute after passing Manuel Akanji, striker Luis Suarez had a good chance to break into the Dortmund goal. But Suarez’s left-footed ball still touched Burki’s hand.
Dortmund has the opportunity to lead first after receiving a penalty in the 56th minute. The penalty was awarded because the referee Nelson Semendo dropped Sancho in the forbidden box.
It’s just that Marco Reus, who became a penalty taker, failed to carry out his duties. Reus’s left-hand drive is well read by goalkeeper Ter Stegen. The rebound ball that is still moving in front of the Barcelona goal can also be secured by Ter Stegen.
In the 59th minute Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde plays Lionel Messi replacing Ansu Fati. This is Messi’s first match in the 2019/2020 season.
Reus, who twice wasted Dortmund’s golden opportunity to win over Barcelona, again had the chance in the 64th minute. But kicking placing Reus’s left leg still hit Semedo.
The game in the second half is relatively more balanced. Dortmund now rely on quick counterattacks to be able to steal goals.
In the 77th minute the Barcelona goalkeeper was saved from being broken after a right-foot shot from substitute Julian Brandt hit the bar.
Ter Stegen deserves to be the hero of Barcelona in this fight. In the 78th minute Ter Stegen stood in the right position to dispel the cheat that Reus made use of Brandt pass.
In the final minutes Messi almost gave three points for Barcelona. However, Messi’s shot in front of the opponent’s goal after receiving a cross from Suarez could still be blocked by the Dortmund player. The final score remained 0-0 for both teams.
