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#3 Dortmund and Robert Lewandowski knocking Real out of the Champions League semi-finals, 2013

Soccer - UEFA Champions League Semifinal - Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid
Lewandowski announced himself on the world stage with a four-goal haul to stun Real and Mourinho

If you didn't know who Robert Lewandowski was before his four-goal haul against Real five years ago, the Poland international certainly asserted his credentials as a top striker with ruthless efficiency in front of goal.

What makes this moment so surprising is the fact that despite their obvious quality, Dortmund were always seen as underdogs going into the two-legged clash. With players such as Gundogan, Gotze, Reus and Lewandowski, they would have been quietly confident about their chances of success - provided they all performed well and didn't shy away from the big occasion.

Jurgen Klopp had his tactics spot on: players were tenacious out of possession, remained energetic on the ball and worked collectively as a unit to frustrate Real players.

That's precisely what they did, placing one foot in the Wembley final as a result - which many expected to be an El Clasico once more. Bayern knocked Barca out in the other semi-final, with 2013 being the first all-Bundesliga Champions League final encounter.

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