PSG makes an incredible comeback to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League

On Tuesday, April 16th, the UEFA Champions League second-leg match between Barcelona and PSG took place. In the first leg, the Catalans secured a victory with a score of 3-2.

Xavi Hernandez's team scored an early goal, increasing their aggregate lead to 4-2. PSG struggled to break down Barcelona's defense, but the situation changed when Barcelona was reduced to ten men in the 29th minute, with Araujo receiving a red card. Parisians took advantage of this setback. Towards the end of the first half, Usman Dembélé scored in response, narrowing the deficit to 4-3.

After the break, PSG continued to press Barcelona's goal relentlessly. In the 54th minute, Verratti's beautiful strike from outside the box put PSG ahead in the game and leveled the aggregate score at 4-4. A few minutes later, another mistake by Barcelona led to a penalty. Kylian Mbappé converted the penalty kick, making it 3-1. The French talent sealed the match with his fourth goal in the 89th minute, sending PSG to the semi-finals.

This marks PSG's third appearance in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in their history, and for the first time, they advanced after losing at home.

UEFA Champions League. Quarter-final. Second-leg match

Barcelona - PSG - 1:4
Goals: 1:0 - 12 Raphinha, 1:1 - 40 Dembélé, 1:2 - 54 Verratti, 1:3 - 60 Mbappé, 1:4 - 89 Mbappé