Return to Champions League quarter-final action witnessed at the Stade Olympique de Montjuic, showcasing a thrilling encounter between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The final score of the second-leg game was 1-4 in favor of the Parisians, adding to the first-leg score of 3-2.
Match Highlights
In the 12th minute, Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona. However, PSG quickly responded, effectively turning the tables on the opposition. The first equalizer came from Dembélé in the 40th minute, followed by goals from Vitinha in the 54th minute and a brace from Mbappé in the 61st and 89th minutes.
The turning point of the game came on the 29th minute, when Araujo from Barcelona was sent off, giving PSG a one-man advantage for over an hour. Despite being one man down, Barcelona almost added a second goal from a Lewandowski shot in the 20th minute.
PSG’s Resilience and Dominance
The visitors from Paris showed great resolve as they needed to recover from a deficit from the first leg. This determination was evident when Vitinha gave PSG the lead with a shot set up from a quickly executed corner. More drama followed as Cancelo from Barcelona fouled Dembélé in the penalty area. Without missing a beat, Mbappé stepped up and scored from the spot.
Despite relentless efforts from Barcelona to get back into the game, they found no success in penetrating PSG's defenses. Mbappé further cemented PSG's lead by scoring a second goal after latching onto a failed clearance from Koundé.
What’s Next?
With a total aggregate score of 6-4, PSG managed to secure a place in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2021. Their next challenge lies in the form of Borussia Dortmund, their opponents in the upcoming semi-final fixture.