3 key takeaways from PSG's 2-3 loss against FC Barcelona

Barcelona clinched a tense 2-3 victory against PSG in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, setting the stage for an intense rematch
PSG faces a daunting challenge in the second leg after a 2-3 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
PSG faces a daunting challenge in the second leg after a 2-3 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. / Christian Liewig - Corbis/GettyImages
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Paris Saint-Germain v FC Barcelona: Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Champions League 2023/24
Paris Saint-Germain v FC Barcelona: Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Champions League 2023/24 / Christian Liewig - Corbis/GettyImages

FC Barcelona dominated first half

Xavi's side were the much better team in the first half. Raphinha's driven low shot was palmed away by Gianluigi Donnarumma and Nuno Mendes cleared Robert Lewandowski's header from the goal line. To no one's surprise, Barcelona's goal came when Lamine Yamal's cross to Lewandowski was punched by Donnarumma towards Raphinha who adjusted his feet to volley into an open net.

Near the end of the half Joao Cancelo dragged his shot wide when up against Lucas Hernandez. The only chance of note PSG had in the first interval was Asensio's shot in the 10th minute which went straight into the keeper's hand.