2012-13 UEFA Champions League: WEB Dortmund vs. Real Madrid

Match Information

• Date: April 24, 2013
• Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
• Final Score: Borussia Dortmund 1 - 4 Real Madrid
• Goals:
  • Real Madrid: Robert Lewandowski (8'), Gonzalo Higuaín (26'), Sergio Ramos (48'), Ángel Di María (70')
  • Borussia Dortmund: Ilkay Gündogan (45')

Match Summary

Real Madrid came into the match as the heavy favorites, having won the La Liga title the previous season and boasting a star-studded squad. Dortmund, on the other hand, had been struggling for form in the Bundesliga and had lost their previous two Champions League matches.

However, Dortmund started the game brightly and took the lead in the 8th minute through Robert Lewandowski. Real Madrid equalized in the 26th minute through Gonzalo Higuaín, and then took the lead in the 48th minute through Sergio Ramos.

Dortmund pulled a goal back in the 45th minute through Ilkay Gündogan, but Real Madrid put the game beyond doubt in the 70th minute through Ángel Di María.

The 4-1 victory gave Real Madrid a comfortable lead going into the second leg, which they eventually won 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals.

Stats

• Shots: Dortmund 12, Real Madrid 17
• Shots on target: Dortmund 6, Real Madrid 9
• Possession: Dortmund 47%, Real Madrid 53%
• Passes: Dortmund 475, Real Madrid 568
• Tackles: Dortmund 21, Real Madrid 24
• Corners: Dortmund 4, Real Madrid 10