The two sides met three weeks ago at Camp Nou, with Kylian Mbappe putting on a masterclass show and scoring a hat trick. The French forward goals helped PSG emerge winners in a match that ended 4-1.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men were confident that they would only require to maintain their lead and by the end of one absolute majestic football game ever played, they proved exactly that.
Barcelona started and finished the game with high hopes with Sergino hitting the bar.
A ball was swung in from the left and Mauro Icardi went down inside the box under contact from Clement Lenglet. VAR was later consulted and Mbappe fired a shot into the top corner and scored in the Messi then tried to bring in some home from 25 yards out with a fierce goal that has been named as one of his best shots.
Barcelona largely controlled the game on all fronts and most specifically, attacking. Navas’ penalty save from Messi’s, was the highlight of Barcelona’s fails.
PSG prevails in France 5-2 on aggregate but 1-1 full-time score. The French giants are through to the Quater finals.
OTHER NEWS:
Liverpool is also through to the next after thrashing RB Leipzig 2-0 full-time score but 4-0 on aggregate. Mane and Salah’s goals put Liverpool into a much-needed warmth of a win after a dismal reign of poor results.
