Serhou Guirassy is the player of the day in the UEFA Champions League according to Dailysports

On Tuesday, April 15, the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals took place, and our team has selected the best footballer of the day for you.

Borussia Dortmund defeated Barcelona 3-1 at home, with the star of the match being the "Bees" striker Serhou Guirassy. The Guinean forward scored a hat-trick against the Catalans, giving fans a glimmer of hope for a comeback.

Guirassy also became the first African player to score three goals against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Moreover, no one has scored more against Barca this season than Serhou.

However, Borussia did not advance, losing 3-5 on aggregate. Nevertheless, Serhou Guirassy earned the recognition as the player of the day.

Reminder: Our editorial team has prepared information for you about the possible UEFA Champions League semi-final pairings.