Barcelona Beat PSG 3-2 in Epic Champions League Clash
Barcelona Take Control of Quarter-Final Tie
Match Report and Analysis
In a thrilling Champions League quarter-final first leg, Barcelona emerged victorious with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Paris on Tuesday night. The Catalans took control of the tie heading into the second leg next week.
Barcelona started the match brightly and took the lead in the 21st minute through Raphinha. The Brazilian winger capitalized on a defensive error to fire past Gianluigi Donnarumma. PSG responded well and equalized five minutes later through Neymar.
The visitors regained the lead early in the second half when Raphinha found the back of the net once again. However, PSG showed great resilience and drew level for the second time in the match through Kylian Mbappé. The French forward raced down the left flank and slotted the ball past Marc-André ter Stegen.
Barcelona refused to be denied and snatched a vital victory in the 87th minute. Danish defender Andreas Christensen bundled the ball into the net after a scramble in the PSG box. The goal sparked jubilant celebrations from the Barca players and fans.
Barcelona will now take a slender lead to the second leg at the Camp Nou next Wednesday. PSG will need to score at least twice to advance, while Barcelona will look to defend their advantage and secure a place in the semi-finals.
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