In another thrilling night of Champions League quarter-final action, Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback to secure a dramatic 3-2 first-leg victory against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite a strong start from PSG, Barcelona seized control of the tie, with Raphinha netting his debut Champions League goal after Gianluigi Donnarumma spilled Lamine Yamal’s cross.
As the halftime whistle blew at the Parc des Princes, PSG faced boos from the crowd. However, a tactical switch from Luis Enrique sparked a stunning turnaround for Barcelona immediately after the restart. Ousmane Dembele unleashed a thunderous strike to level the score against his former club. With momentum on their side, PSG surged ahead when Vitinha found the net just two minutes later.
Yet, Barcelona mounted another dramatic comeback, as Raphinha delivered an exquisite volley to equalize once again. The winning goal came from Andreas Christensen, who came off the bench to head in a corner, giving Barcelona a slim advantage heading into the return leg next week.
👏👏👏Le Barça s’impose au Parc des Princes au terme d’un match fou ! Les Catalans prennent une option pour la qualification en demi-finales de la Ligue des Champions ! C’est la première défaite des Parisiens depuis 5 mois ! #PSGBarça pic.twitter.com/yxlK5YesNj
— FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_fra) April 10, 2024
The Champions League quarter-final matchup took place in Paris, where reigning French and Spanish champions Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona collided in the first leg. Despite facing challenges on and off the pitch this season, both teams entered the clash in good form, boasting a lineup of superstar talent. Kylian Mbappe led PSG attack, with the team unbeaten since November but still pursuing their first-ever Champions League title. Marquinhos was at right-back in the absence of the suspended Achraf Hakimi.
Meanwhile, in Xavi’s final season as coach, Barcelona remains undefeated for over two months. With LaLiga beyond their reach, they are fully focused on their European campaign. Frenkie de Jong returns to the starting lineup after injury, while Pedri is named among the substitutes.
