Champions League
Psg Beat 10 Men Barcelona To Reach Uefa Champions League Semi-finals
Paris Saint-Germain staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Barcelona 6-4 on aggregate at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, securing their spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
The game commenced with Barcelona taking an early lead, as Lamine Yamal’s skillful play set up Raphinha to extend their advantage from the first leg. However, PSG refused to be deterred and fought back with determination. A pivotal moment arrived in the 29th minute when Ronald Araujo’s dismissal provided PSG with a lifeline, allowing Ousmane Dembele to capitalize and equalize the scoreline.
The second half witnessed PSG’s relentless pursuit of victory. A well-executed corner routine culminated in Vitinha finding the back of the net, leveling the tie at 3-3 on aggregate. Barcelona’s challenges were further compounded as their manager, Xavi Hernandez was sent off, and PSG capitalized on the opportunity, with Kylian Mbappe converting a penalty to secure an aggregate lead.
The hosts attempted to stage a comeback, but PSG’s defense, boosted by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s impressive saves, held firm. Ultimately, Mbappe’s second goal of the night sealed PSG’s victory, marking their first successful turnaround in a UEFA tie after losing the first leg at home in eight attempts.
This remarkable victory propelled PSG to the semi-finals and also denied Barcelona a chance to progress further in the competition, marking their failure to advance after winning the first leg away in European competition for just the third time in 40.
