Disappointed Dortmund chase consistency with Europe at stake

Dortmund sit eighth in the league, six points off fourth spot with five games remaining. Having endured their worst domestic season in a decade, Dortmund's sudden drop-off becomes even more perplexing against the backdrop of their stellar showing against Barcelona on Tuesday. Dortmund ran Barcelona ragged, beating the Catalonians 3-1, with Serhou Guirassy scoring a hat-trick. Two further goals were chalked off for offside. Dortmund's fate was however sealed after a poor showing in the first leg, when they lost 4-0.