'La Remontada' is Parisian: PSG triumphs 1-4 to knock Barcelona out of Champions League (4-6)

PSG's victory propels them into the Champions League semi-finals, erasing memories of their defeat to Barcelona at the same stage in 2017

In a thrilling showdown in Catalonia, PSG booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals by outplaying FC Barcelona with a 6-4 aggregate score.
In a thrilling showdown in Catalonia, PSG booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals by outplaying FC Barcelona with a 6-4 aggregate score. / Xavier Laine/GettyImages
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In an electrifying match in Catalonia, PSG sealed their path to the Champions League semi-finals by defeating FC Barcelona with an aggregate score of 6-4. From the outset, the encounter was filled with action and drama.

PSG took the lead thanks to a goal from Ousmane Dembélé in the 40th minute. However, Barcelona quickly responded with a goal from Raphinha in the 12th minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal.

The scoreline didn't remain level for long, as Vitinha scored for PSG in the 54th minute, followed by a penalty goal from Kylian Mbappé in the 61st minute.

The situation became even more complicated for Barcelona when Ronald Araújo was sent off in the 29th minute for a foul on Bradley Barcola. The tension on the field reached its peak when Barcelona's coach, Xavi Hernández, was also expelled following a series of incidents involving the referee and UEFA objects.

This year, 'La Remontada' belongs to PSG

Despite Barcelona's efforts to stage a comeback, PSG secured their victory with another goal from Mbappé in the 88th minute. With this result, PSG advances to the Champions League semi-finals, putting behind the painful defeat against Barcelona in the same stage of the tournament back in 2017.

PSG's next challenge will be against Lyon on April 21st in Ligue 1, while Barcelona will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming fixtures.

After this stunning victory, PSG fans around the world are celebrating their team's resilience and determination. With the semifinals on the horizon, excitement is building as PSG looks to continue their quest for European glory against Borussia Dortmund.

On the other hand, Barcelona faces a period of reflection and introspection as they assess their performance and plan for the future...

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