Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid 2012/13: Champions League Match Highlights

Lewandowski Inspires Dortmund to Memorable Victory

Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski was in sensational form as he inspired his team to a memorable 4-1 victory over Real Madrid in the 2012/13 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Despite the absence of Mario Götze, Dortmund dominated the match from the start, with Lewandowski scoring twice in the first half. He completed his hat-trick in the second half and added a fourth goal late on to seal a famous win for the German side.

Match Stats and Analysis

Dortmund controlled the match throughout, enjoying 55% possession and completing 510 passes compared to Real Madrid's 392. Lewandowski's goalscoring exploits were the highlight of the match, but he also contributed in other areas of the pitch, winning 10 aerial duels and making three tackles. Real Madrid struggled to keep up with Dortmund's intensity and were fortunate not to concede more goals.

Historical Context

This match was a rematch of the 1997/98 UEFA Champions League semi-final, which Real Madrid won 2-0. However, Dortmund got their revenge in emphatic fashion this time around. The win was a major boost for Dortmund, who went on to reach the final of the competition, where they were defeated by Bayern Munich.

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