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With Mbappé as a figure, PSG beat Barcelona 4-1 and qualified for the semifinals of the Champions League – Infobae
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In an exciting series, Raphinha had overtaken Xavi’s team, but Luis Enrique’s men were a bulldozer in Montjuic and turned the series around thanks to goals from Dembelé, Vitinha and Mbappé, on two occasions. Ronald Araujo was sent off at home in the first half
16 Apr, 2024 05:23 pm EST
BARCELONA 1 (4) – PSG 4 (6)
Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the semifinals of the Champions League by defeating Barcelona 4-1 at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium. The team led by Luis Enrique, who in the first leg of the quarterfinals had lost 3-2 at Parque de los Príncipes, turned the series around and will face Borussia Dortmund, who eliminated Atlético de Madrid in the other key.
The night started well for those led by Xavi Hernández, who opened the scoring in the 12th minute thanks to a goal from Raphinha, who pushed in a cross from Lamine Yamal. With the overall score in favor by two goals difference, Barcelona suffered the early expulsion of Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo and from there, the match changed completely.
PSG began to attack with depth and hurt their rival when they wanted to. At 40, Ousmane Dembelé scored the tie and gave life to Luis Enrique’s men, who managed to level the series at 54 with a great goal from Vitinha. The nightmare for Barcelona continued seven minutes later following an innocent penalty by Joao Cancelo once morest Dembelé that Kylian Mbappé converted into a goal. The scorer of the last World Cup established the 4-1 following a rude error by Jules Koundé, who rejected a ball that ended up at Kiki’s feet to sentence Ter Stegen.
The French team far surpassed an apathetic and changing Barcelona following Araujo’s expulsion. The Spanish team had some opportunities to turn fate at the feet of Robert Lewandowski or Raphinha, but due to their own incompetence or some intervention by Gianluigi Donnarumma, they were unable to score more goals. PSG was the best in the series and was once once more one step away from the final.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-1 in Montjuic and advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League, where they will face Borussia Dortmund.
Kylian Mbappé celebrates his second goal for PSG’s 4-1 final once morest Barcelona (REUTERS/Juan Medina)
92 minutes: Mbappé almost made it 5-1!
Kiki took a shot from outside the area, but Ter Stegen contained the shot with a spectacular save. Barcelona suffers.
88 minutes: GOAL FROM PSG!
Kylian Mbappé converted to make it 4-1 following a double save by Ter Stegen and a gross defensive error by Koundé, who rejected the ball towards the French forward’s position.
77 minutes: Raphinha had the goal!
The Brazilian reached the area and finished crosswise. The ball crossed the area and came out near Donnarumma’s post. PSG resists.
71 minutes: Donnarumma saved PSG!
Great reaction from the Italian goalkeeper to a shot from Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona needs a goal to take the series to overtime.
61 minutes: GOAL FROM PSG!
Kylian Mbappé converted the 3-1 penalty and the French team is advancing to the semifinals.
56 minutes: Xavi sent off!
The Barcelona coach exploded with anger at the referee and saw the red card.
Xavi was expelled for protesting (REUTERS/Albert Gea)
54 minutes: GOAL FROM PSG!
51 minutes: Fabián Ruiz lost PSG’s goal!
Another arrival from Luis Enrique’s team. The Spanish midfielder finished just wide following a pass from Dembelé.
The second half has started!
Barcelona and PSG are already playing the complementary stage.
End of the first half!
Barcelona and PSG equal 1-1 following the initial half. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 12th minute and Ousmane Dembelé equalized in the 40th. Ronald Araújo was sent off for the Catalan team.
Referee Istvan Kovacs warned Inigo Martinez (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz and Kylian Mbappé (PSG).
Ousmane Dembele celebrates PSG’s tying goal once morest Barcelona (REUTERS/Albert Gea)
47 minutes: Dembele missed the winning goal!
The forward once once more arrived free on the right side and his shot skimmed Ter Stegen’s post.
39 minutes: GOAL FROM PSG!
Ousmane Dembelé appeared to push a cross from Bradley Barcola. The French team ties it to Barcelona and puts pressure on it.
34 minutes: Change in Barcelona!
Iñigo Martínez entered instead of Lamine Yamal.
Lamine Yamal was replaced in the first half (REUTERS/Albert Gea)
32 minutes: Dembelé’s free kick went just wide. Barcelona continues to win 1-0 but with one less player.
29 minutes: Ronald Araújo sent off!
The Uruguayan defender knocked down Bradley Barcola at the gate of the area and saw the red card for avoiding a clear goal situation.
27 minutes: Ter Stegen equalizes Mbappé!
The German goalkeeper intervened to prevent PSG from drawing.
25 minutes: Ousmane Dembelé often scores an Olympic goal
The Frenchman finished a corner with effect and the ball hit the outside of the net. Barcelona was saved.
20 minutes: Lewandowski missed!
The Pole took a powerful shot inside the PSG area, but the ball went over the crossbar. Barcelona missed the second goal.
17 minutes: Mbappé’s first situation
The PSG striker headed wide following a cross from Achraf Hakimi.
Kylian Mbappé in action once morest Barcelona (REUTERS/Albert Gea)
12 minutes: BARCELONA GOAL!
Raphinha anticipated in the area following a cross from Lamine Yamal. In their first arrival at the rival goal, Xavi Hernández’s team takes a global lead of 4-2 on the scoreboard.
10 minutes: PSG plays better than Barcelona and corners them in their field, but without danger in the area.
Fabian Ruiz finishes off Rafael Araújo’s mark (REUTERS/Albert Gea)
Barcelona and PSG are already playing at the Montjuic Olympic stadium for a place in the Champions League semi-finals. The Catalans won 3-2 in the first leg.
The warm-up of the Barcelona and PSG players before the decisive quarter-final duel:
Kylian Mbappé, PSG figure, warming up in Montjuic (REUTERS/Albert Gea)Robert Lewandowski warms up (REUTERS/Juan Medina)
PSG’s confirmed number 11!
Luis Enrique will field: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitor Ferreira, Fabian Ruiz; Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
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Barcelona confirmed to receive PSG!
Xavi Hernandez will put on: Ter Stegen; Jules Kound, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsi and Joao Cancelo; Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Ilkay Gundogan; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
The reception of Barcelona fans at the players’ microphone prior to the duel once morest PSG (REUTERS/Albert Gea)Barcelona fans waiting for the quarter-final duel once morest PSG (REUTERS/Albert Gea)
FC BARCELONA: Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; De Jong, Gundogan, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha.
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Hernández, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián; Dembéle, Mbappé and Barcola.
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Hakimi, at a press conference: “It is time to give everything and give our all. We have the style of play that the coach asked of us from the beginning. “You have to create many chances and be able to convert goals.”
PSG full-back Achraf Hakimi during the press conference he offered this Monday at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. EFE/Alejandro García
The Blaugranas arrive fresh for this event, as they will miss Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto due to suspension, in addition to those with long-term injuries. At PSG, Presnel Kimpembe is still out, but Luis Enrique Martínez will have a stronger team compared to the first leg with Hakimi back in the squad.
Despite emerging victorious from the Parc des Princes, Barça cannot think that they are in the semi-finals because away goals are no longer worth double and, with these regulations, a simple 0-1 French score takes the match to extra time.
Welcome to the preview of the second leg match for the quarterfinals of the Champions League between Barcelona and PSG. The Blaugrana won the first leg 3-2 at the Parc des Princes and today they will seek to take the final step to qualify for the semi-finals. Luis Enrique’s men, meanwhile, will have to reverse the result at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium.
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