FC Barcelona will be hosting Pari Saint-Germain in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The Blaugranes are ahead by 3-2 coming into their home ground. The defending La Liga champions's form in the ongoing season has been full of ups and downs, as they are eight points behind their arch rivals Real Madrid. But in the UCL they have been at their best as they are in the verge of qualifying for the semi-finals.
In the first leg they were brilliant marking Kylian Mbappe as the French winger did not have the best time against Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde and Pau Cubarsi as they were in their absolute best against the fiery attacking side of PSG. The home side will be much more confident in the 2nd leg as they will be at home and provide Xavi the best farewell by winng the UCL as the Spanish head coach announced his departure from the club after the season.
Luis Enrique will be coming back home as the current PSG coach has spent almost half of his playing and coaching for Barca and he was the last coach who won the UEFA Champions League for the side and since then they are yet to win it. He will be hoping for some miracle as he did on the other side when Barca were trailing 4-0 and they came back and win it 6-1 at home.
FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain: Prediction
Mbappe needs to step up for the side as the winger has been the best player for the club this season. He has scored 39 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions for the side and will be the main man for the side on Tuesday. Ousmane Dembele will also have a home coming as the former Barca man scored one goal and did restricted him from celebration.
Barca's defence will once again on a difficult task as they need to stop the French winger as they did in Paris, with Raphinha who rattled the defence of PSG will love to score again the club.
Prediction- 3-1 Barcelona (Aggregate: Barcelona 6-3 PSG)
Injury and Suspension Concern
FC Barcelona
Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto (suspended), Gavi, Alejandro Balde.
Paris Saint-Germain
Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Rico, Layvin Kurzawa Nordi Mukiele.
Probable Playing XI
FC Barcelona
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Joao Cancelo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gundogan, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski.
Paris Saint-Germain
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaire Emery, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:48 IST
GOAL of the Match! (BAR 1 - PAR 4) (Agg 4-6)
The fans witnessed five goals today in this enthralling clash but the best goal came from the youngster Vitinha from outside of the box. You can watch the goal down below -
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Apr 17, 2024 02:44 IST
Moment of the match! (BAR 1 - PAR 4) (Agg 4-6)
The red card for Ronald Araujo in the 30th minute of the encounter was the turning point. The defence came under a lot of scrutiny for the rest of the game and the oppositon were able to score four goals to clinch the tie.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:36 IST
SEMI FINAL 1 Confirmed!
With two out of the four quarter-finals done, both the Spanish Giants (Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona) have been knocked out of the tournament. The semi-final 1 of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League is going to be contested between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:30 IST
FULL TIME! PSG Through to the semis! (BAR 1 - PAR 4) (Agg 4-6)
After an enthralling performance at the Olympic stadium, Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final four of this year's UEFA Champions League. FC Barcelona should blame themselves for this defeat after loosing out on a 2-goal lead in the tie.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:26 IST
Mbappe tries for his hat-trick! 92nd Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 4) (Agg 4-6)
Achraf Hakimi breezes past Barcelona defenders in the midfield and passes it to Kylian Mbappe who takes a wonderful shot from just outside the box but it was another great save from Ter-Stegen.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:23 IST
Mbappe kills the tie! 89th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 4) (Agg 4-6)
The 10-men of FC Barcelona couldn't come back and PSG hit on the counter attack. Hakimi puts it in a great ball for Mbappe but Ter Stegen kept them in the hunt with a double save. But a lack-lustre clearance from the defenders gives the ball on the plate to the Frenchman and he does not miss from close range.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:21 IST
Barcelona miss another great chance! 88th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
Barcelona had numbers in their favour on the counter attack but Lewandowski decides to go on his own but the shot is blocked by Marquinhos and it goes for a corner.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:15 IST
More attackers on FC Barcelona! 82nd Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
FC Barcelona bring on more attackers and have swapped out Joao Felix for Joao Cancelo. Fermin also comes on for Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong as the hosts try to level things up.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:13 IST
Another change for PSG! - 80th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
Manuel Ugarte, the Centre-defensive midfielder is going to come on for 18-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery. He can also play centre-back and will surely help out the defence in getting the win in this match.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:11 IST
Raphinha fires it wide! 78th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
A great pass from the midfield finds Raphinha in the box and he scrapes through two PSG defenders to get the shot away but the shot is well wide of the opposition goal.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:10 IST
Substitution for PSG - 76th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
Luis Enique makes his first change of the match as Marco Asensio and Lee Kang-In come in for Bradley Barcola and Fabian Ruiz. Both the players that are being subbed out had a great game thus far and it is now time for some fresh legs on the pitch for the away side.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:07 IST
Rare opportunity for Barcelona - 73rd Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
Robert Lewandowski finds himself with some space outside the edge of the box but Donnarumma makes the save and Marquinhos gets ahead of the opposition attackers to reach to the ball and clears it.
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Apr 17, 2024 02:01 IST
Barcelona trying everything! 68th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
FC Barcelona are surely on the back foot but are not able to get the hang of the game as PSG control the possession and lead the scoreline as well.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:55 IST
Substitution for FC Barcelona - 61st Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
The lead for PSG has instantly brought a change for Barcelona as they have removed their starboy Pedri for the attacking intent of Ferran Torres.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:54 IST
MBAPPE SCORES!! 60th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 3) (Agg 4-5)
Kylian Mbappe makes no mistake from the spot and puts the ball into the back of the net and Barcelona have a mammoth task ahead of them.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:52 IST
PENALTY For PSG! 58th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 2) (Agg 4-4)
A loose first touch from Ousmanne Dembele invites Joao Cancelo for a 1v1 and Dembele reaches for the ball first and draws the foul. The referee makes an instant decision of giving away the penalty to the away side.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:50 IST
Another RED CARD for Barcelona! 56th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 2) (Agg 4-4)
An arguement with the referee for Xavi Hernandez, the manager of FC Barcelona has resulted him in getting a red-card and will now have to watch the game from the dressing room.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:48 IST
PSG GO LEVEL! 54th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 2) (Agg 4-4)
A well-worked corner from PSG gets them the equaliser as Hakimi finds Vitinha in midfield with acres of space and he hits the ball sweetly and it wrestles into the back of the net.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:45 IST
Fabian Ruiz misses great chance! 51st Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 1) (Agg 4-3)
Great passge of play for PSG as they dominate the ball and Fabian Ruiz finds himself with space inside the box but fires it wide from a narrow angle.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:42 IST
Great Shot by Hakimi - 48th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 1) (Agg 4-3)
Hakimi finds himself with space in midfield and takes a shot but the shot gets a deflection from a Barcelona player which makes it difficult for the keeper but in the end it only goes out for the corner.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:38 IST
Second Half Begins! (BAR 1 - PAR 1) (Agg 4-3)
The second half of the 2nd leg clash at the Olympic stadium between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain is underaway. The away side have a 2-goal deficit to overcome in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:22 IST
First Half ENDS! 45th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 1) (Agg 4-3)
The first half of this chaotic encounter involving FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain has come to an end. The hosts lead the tie but are a man down for the rest of the game after Ronald Araujo was sent off in the 30th minute.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:17 IST
Barcola fires it wide! 44th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 1) (Agg 4-3)
The youngster is taking matters into his own hands and is breezing past the Barcelona defence with ease. He gets a shot away but unfortunately it is way wide from the goal.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:13 IST
Dembele gets one back for PSG - 40th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 1) (Agg 4-3)
It is yet again Barcola getting things done for his side and his cross into a danger area is put away by former FC Barcelona attacker Ousmanne Dembele. A yellow card is also shelled out to Kylian Mbappe and Inigo Martinez for an arguement over the ball.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:07 IST
Substitution for FC Barcelona! 35th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 0) (Agg 4-2)
The red card has prompted Xavi Hernandez to take an attacker out and bring a defender in. The youngster Lamine Yamal departs and Inigo Martinez comes in place of him.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:04 IST
Dembele fires it wide! 32nd Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 0) (Agg 4-2)
The free-kick that Barcola earned is fired wide from Ousmanne Dembele and it was not a great effort from the Frenchman.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:03 IST
RED CARD from Ronald Araujo! 30th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 0) (Agg 4-2)
Barcola was on the counter attack and a rash challenge from Araujo pushes the attacker on the ground and since he was the last defender, the referee has adjudged it to be a red card for the centre-back. Despite a VAR check, the decision of the referee remains the same.
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Apr 17, 2024 01:01 IST
Great Save from Ter-Stegen (BAR 1 - PAR 0) (Agg 4-2)
Kylian Mbappe has assumed a central positiion now and it seems to be working well for the team. Barcola puts in the cut back and Mbappe gets the shot away but a great save from Marc Andre Ter-Stegen makes sure the scoreline stays the same.
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Apr 17, 2024 00:53 IST
PSG in shambles at the back! 20th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 0) (Agg 4-2)
FC Barcelona are making the most of the possession and causing all sorts of trouble to the PSG defence. A cross from Raphinha is not cleared well and it lands straight to the feet of Robert Lewandowski, who lines a shot but fires it above the crossbar.
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Apr 17, 2024 00:45 IST
BARCELONA INCREASE THEIR LEAD! 12th Minute (BAR 1 - PAR 0) (Agg 4-2)
The first major attack from the hosts has led to the goal and it was once again their teenager on the right flank getting things done. Lamine Yamal breezed past Nuno Mendes and crosses the ball in front of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Raphinha gets the final touch to give his side the lead.
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Apr 17, 2024 00:43 IST
PSG dominate Possession! 10th Minute (BAR 0 - PAR 0) (Agg 3-2)
The away side have had more control of the ball after the first 10 minutes of the game but they are having difficulties in breaching the solid Barcelona defence.
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Apr 17, 2024 00:39 IST
Dembele receives hostile reception (BAR 0 - PAR 0) (Agg 3-2)
There was a lot of talk about how Ousmanne Dembele's return to Barcelona would be taken by the fans. The supporters have been vocal and make sure he hears the "boos" whenever he has the ball at his feet.
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Apr 17, 2024 00:36 IST
Unreal Atmosphere at the Olympic stadium! (BAR 0 - PAR 0) (Agg 3-2)
The FC Barcelona fans are buzzing inside the stadium and are trying to be a force for the opposition to reckon with in this high-pressure match.
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Apr 17, 2024 00:32 IST
KICK OFF! (BAR 0 - PAR 0) (AGG 3-2)
The second leg Quarter-final encounter between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-German is now underaway as Luis Enrique hopes to have another special night but this time for the Parisians.
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Apr 16, 2024 23:40 IST
Line-ups are out!!
The line-ups for the second leg quarter-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona are out. Here are the playing XI for the two teams: -
FC Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo, Gundogan, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola
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FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Updates: Commentary, Injuries, Score, News, and More
Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain would be hopeful that the side can stage a miraculous comeback against FC Barcelona at the Nou Camp tonight.
FC Barcelona will be hosting Pari Saint-Germain in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The Blaugranes are ahead by 3-2 coming into their home ground. The defending La Liga champions's form in the ongoing season has been full of ups and downs, as they are eight points behind their arch rivals Real Madrid. But in the UCL they have been at their best as they are in the verge of qualifying for the semi-finals.
In the first leg they were brilliant marking Kylian Mbappe as the French winger did not have the best time against Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde and Pau Cubarsi as they were in their absolute best against the fiery attacking side of PSG. The home side will be much more confident in the 2nd leg as they will be at home and provide Xavi the best farewell by winng the UCL as the Spanish head coach announced his departure from the club after the season.
Luis Enrique will be coming back home as the current PSG coach has spent almost half of his playing and coaching for Barca and he was the last coach who won the UEFA Champions League for the side and since then they are yet to win it. He will be hoping for some miracle as he did on the other side when Barca were trailing 4-0 and they came back and win it 6-1 at home.
FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain: Prediction
Mbappe needs to step up for the side as the winger has been the best player for the club this season. He has scored 39 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions for the side and will be the main man for the side on Tuesday. Ousmane Dembele will also have a home coming as the former Barca man scored one goal and did restricted him from celebration.
Barca's defence will once again on a difficult task as they need to stop the French winger as they did in Paris, with Raphinha who rattled the defence of PSG will love to score again the club.
Prediction- 3-1 Barcelona (Aggregate: Barcelona 6-3 PSG)
Injury and Suspension Concern
FC Barcelona
Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto (suspended), Gavi, Alejandro Balde.
Paris Saint-Germain
Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Rico, Layvin Kurzawa Nordi Mukiele.
Probable Playing XI
FC Barcelona
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Joao Cancelo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gundogan, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski.
Paris Saint-Germain
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaire Emery, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe.
The fans witnessed five goals today in this enthralling clash but the best goal came from the youngster Vitinha from outside of the box. You can watch the goal down below -
Video -
The red card for Ronald Araujo in the 30th minute of the encounter was the turning point. The defence came under a lot of scrutiny for the rest of the game and the oppositon were able to score four goals to clinch the tie.
With two out of the four quarter-finals done, both the Spanish Giants (Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona) have been knocked out of the tournament. The semi-final 1 of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League is going to be contested between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.
After an enthralling performance at the Olympic stadium, Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final four of this year's UEFA Champions League. FC Barcelona should blame themselves for this defeat after loosing out on a 2-goal lead in the tie.
Achraf Hakimi breezes past Barcelona defenders in the midfield and passes it to Kylian Mbappe who takes a wonderful shot from just outside the box but it was another great save from Ter-Stegen.
The 10-men of FC Barcelona couldn't come back and PSG hit on the counter attack. Hakimi puts it in a great ball for Mbappe but Ter Stegen kept them in the hunt with a double save. But a lack-lustre clearance from the defenders gives the ball on the plate to the Frenchman and he does not miss from close range.
Barcelona had numbers in their favour on the counter attack but Lewandowski decides to go on his own but the shot is blocked by Marquinhos and it goes for a corner.
FC Barcelona bring on more attackers and have swapped out Joao Felix for Joao Cancelo. Fermin also comes on for Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong as the hosts try to level things up.
Manuel Ugarte, the Centre-defensive midfielder is going to come on for 18-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery. He can also play centre-back and will surely help out the defence in getting the win in this match.
A great pass from the midfield finds Raphinha in the box and he scrapes through two PSG defenders to get the shot away but the shot is well wide of the opposition goal.
Luis Enique makes his first change of the match as Marco Asensio and Lee Kang-In come in for Bradley Barcola and Fabian Ruiz. Both the players that are being subbed out had a great game thus far and it is now time for some fresh legs on the pitch for the away side.
Robert Lewandowski finds himself with some space outside the edge of the box but Donnarumma makes the save and Marquinhos gets ahead of the opposition attackers to reach to the ball and clears it.
FC Barcelona are surely on the back foot but are not able to get the hang of the game as PSG control the possession and lead the scoreline as well.
The lead for PSG has instantly brought a change for Barcelona as they have removed their starboy Pedri for the attacking intent of Ferran Torres.
Kylian Mbappe makes no mistake from the spot and puts the ball into the back of the net and Barcelona have a mammoth task ahead of them.
A loose first touch from Ousmanne Dembele invites Joao Cancelo for a 1v1 and Dembele reaches for the ball first and draws the foul. The referee makes an instant decision of giving away the penalty to the away side.
An arguement with the referee for Xavi Hernandez, the manager of FC Barcelona has resulted him in getting a red-card and will now have to watch the game from the dressing room.
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A well-worked corner from PSG gets them the equaliser as Hakimi finds Vitinha in midfield with acres of space and he hits the ball sweetly and it wrestles into the back of the net.
Great passge of play for PSG as they dominate the ball and Fabian Ruiz finds himself with space inside the box but fires it wide from a narrow angle.
Hakimi finds himself with space in midfield and takes a shot but the shot gets a deflection from a Barcelona player which makes it difficult for the keeper but in the end it only goes out for the corner.
The second half of the 2nd leg clash at the Olympic stadium between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain is underaway. The away side have a 2-goal deficit to overcome in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
The first half of this chaotic encounter involving FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain has come to an end. The hosts lead the tie but are a man down for the rest of the game after Ronald Araujo was sent off in the 30th minute.
The youngster is taking matters into his own hands and is breezing past the Barcelona defence with ease. He gets a shot away but unfortunately it is way wide from the goal.
It is yet again Barcola getting things done for his side and his cross into a danger area is put away by former FC Barcelona attacker Ousmanne Dembele. A yellow card is also shelled out to Kylian Mbappe and Inigo Martinez for an arguement over the ball.
The red card has prompted Xavi Hernandez to take an attacker out and bring a defender in. The youngster Lamine Yamal departs and Inigo Martinez comes in place of him.
The free-kick that Barcola earned is fired wide from Ousmanne Dembele and it was not a great effort from the Frenchman.
Barcola was on the counter attack and a rash challenge from Araujo pushes the attacker on the ground and since he was the last defender, the referee has adjudged it to be a red card for the centre-back. Despite a VAR check, the decision of the referee remains the same.
Kylian Mbappe has assumed a central positiion now and it seems to be working well for the team. Barcola puts in the cut back and Mbappe gets the shot away but a great save from Marc Andre Ter-Stegen makes sure the scoreline stays the same.
FC Barcelona are making the most of the possession and causing all sorts of trouble to the PSG defence. A cross from Raphinha is not cleared well and it lands straight to the feet of Robert Lewandowski, who lines a shot but fires it above the crossbar.
The first major attack from the hosts has led to the goal and it was once again their teenager on the right flank getting things done. Lamine Yamal breezed past Nuno Mendes and crosses the ball in front of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Raphinha gets the final touch to give his side the lead.
The away side have had more control of the ball after the first 10 minutes of the game but they are having difficulties in breaching the solid Barcelona defence.
There was a lot of talk about how Ousmanne Dembele's return to Barcelona would be taken by the fans. The supporters have been vocal and make sure he hears the "boos" whenever he has the ball at his feet.
The FC Barcelona fans are buzzing inside the stadium and are trying to be a force for the opposition to reckon with in this high-pressure match.
The second leg Quarter-final encounter between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-German is now underaway as Luis Enrique hopes to have another special night but this time for the Parisians.
The line-ups for the second leg quarter-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona are out. Here are the playing XI for the two teams: -
FC Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo, Gundogan, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola