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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Vitinha, Sergi Roberto
Paris Saint-Germain v FC Barcelona: Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Champions League 2023/24 / Franco Arland/GettyImages

PSG had a strong start in the second half but dropped off

Luis Enrique's side came out in the second half with a renewed sense of urgency. Minutes into the second interval Vitinha went on a run before he had an effort from distance. Shortly afterwards Ousmane Dembele cut into his left before rifling a shot that flew into the top corner.

A cute finish at the far corner from Vitinha put Luis Enrique's side in front but they could not sustain this spell of dominance as Barcelona had a chance of their own. Lewandowski couldn't connect with Lamine Yamal's cross and the equaliser came when Pedri played an over-the-top throw ball to Raphinha who finished with a first-time volley.

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Raphinha's free-kick and Joao Felix's shot outside the box was comfortably saved by Donnarumma. Barcelona was knocking on the door for the winner which came when Christensen headed home from Ikay Gundogan's corner.

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