Borussia Dortmund Stuns Real Madrid with 4-1 Triumph in Champions League Semi-Finals

Lewandowski's Quadruple Inspires German Giants

Dortmund Takes Control of Tie Heading into Second Leg

Robert Lewandowski's scintillating four-goal performance powered Borussia Dortmund to a resounding 4-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter. Lewandowksi's remarkable achievement, becoming the first player to score four goals in a Champions League semi-final, has given Dortmund a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Bernabeu.

The Polish striker opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a well-taken header. He doubled the advantage just before halftime with a composed finish from close range. After the break, he completed his hat-trick with a stunning volley from the edge of the box in the 50th minute. Real Madrid managed to pull one back through Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty in the 55th minute, but Lewandowski quickly restored Dortmund's three-goal lead with another penalty conversion in the 67th minute.

The victory marks a significant upset for Dortmund, who were considered underdogs against the reigning champions. The result gives them a crucial advantage in the tie, as they will travel to Madrid for the second leg with a three-goal cushion to defend. Real Madrid, meanwhile, will need to stage a remarkable comeback if they are to progress to the final.