Barcelona Complete Epic Comeback Against PSG in Champions League
Stunning Victory Puts Barcelona in Control of Quarter-Final Tie
April 10, 2024 | 3:28 PM PDT | Paris, France | Associated Press
In a thrilling display of resilience, Barcelona pulled off one of the most epic comebacks in Champions League history on Wednesday, overcoming a 2-1 deficit to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 at the Parc des Princes. With the victory, Barcelona took control of the quarter-final tie ahead of the second leg next week at the Camp Nou.
PSG took an early lead through a Kylian Mbappé penalty, but Barcelona equalized through a Raphinha header just before half-time. Mbappé struck again early in the second half to restore PSG's advantage, but Barcelona refused to give up.
In the 83rd minute, Andreas Christensen headed in the equalizer, and two minutes later, Jordi Alba scored a stunning winner to complete the turnaround. Barcelona's victory was a testament to their fighting spirit and determination, and puts them in a strong position to progress to the semi-finals.
The match saw a host of impressive performances from Barcelona players, including goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who made several crucial saves to keep PSG at bay. Raphinha and Alba were also outstanding, scoring the crucial goals that earned Barcelona the victory.
PSG will need to produce a similar comeback when they travel to the Camp Nou for the second leg on April 17. However, Barcelona will be confident of protecting their lead and securing a place in the semi-finals.
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