Tonight's UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg versus Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes is the biggest match of Barcelona's season. The Catalans travel to France for this short trip after winning comfortably against Las Palmas and have had ten full days to rest, recover, and prepare.
There is absolutely no need to discuss the previous Champions League quarterfinal games between FC Barçelona and the other teams.This is their first one in four years and the time has come and gone and the team has had one of its worst moments ever, however things are beginning to turn around. Despite how implausible it may seem today, a dream campaign in Europe may be the most amazing way to cap off what seemed to be a dismal season.
Although the journey to Wembley isn't simple, it might have been far more difficult. Barçelona have a very genuine chance of entering the final assuming they can get over the French champions. This is because they have avoided most of the major favourites in the draw both in the last eight and the semi-finals.
Who can claim victory in the decisive first-leg between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain?
Although Xavi's early game plan must be sound, the coach must also act fast to control the match if things don't go according to plan. This has been Xavi's one obvious shortcoming in significant European games. If Pedri and Frenkie de Jong receive medical clearance in time, there will be no shortage of firepower on the bench. Players like FermΓn LΓ³pez, Ferran Torres, and JoΓ£o FΓ©lix will additionally be prepared to step in and make significant contributions when needed.
FC Barçelona has become a mockery in Europe for the past five years so PSG is the clear favourite, and Luis Enrique will probably outcoach Xavi. Barçelona actually has little to lose, and assuming they can overcome the French champs, next week at the Catalan capital may be an unforgettable evening.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:30 IST
Man of the Match! (PAR 2 - BAR 3)
Without a shadow of a doubt, Raphinha takes home the accolade of the Player of the match. His two goals put his side in the game and was always at the front-end of things in the attack as well.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:28 IST
STAT OF THE DAY!(PAR 2 - BAR 3)
This win at Parc des Princes is FC Barcelona's first win since 2008 at this stage of the competition without having Lionel Messi in the squad.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:25 IST
GOAL OF THE GAME!(PAR 2 - BAR 3)
We witnessed a 5-goal thriller today at the Parc des Princes but which goal was the best of the lot. In our opinion, Pedri's exquisite ball to Raphinha, who slotted the equaliser for the side was the best strike from today's game.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:22 IST
FULL TIME!! Barcelona take home the win! (PAR 2 - BAR 3) - 90th Minute
It's full-time here in Paris as FC Barcelona steal an unlikely win as their substitutions get them home in this crucial first-leg clash in the UEFA Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:19 IST
PSG giving it their all! (PAR 2 - BAR 3) - 90th Minute
The home side are trying their best to level the scoreline but have very less time left. FC Barcelona look composed and should see out the win without much difficulty.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:14 IST
SUBSTITUTION! Veteran Gundogan departs! (PAR 2 - BAR 3) - 85th Minute
Xavi Hernandez makes his final substituion of the night as Ilkay Gundogan makes way for youngster Fermin as Barcelona look to close out the game and take the lead to Camp Nou.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:07 IST
GOAL!!!! Andreas Christensen (PAR 2 - BAR 3) - 77th Minute
A brilliant ball from Ilkay Gundogan was met by the head of substitute Andreas Christensen to give the side a lead with just 113 minutes of normal time remaining.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:05 IST
Double switch for FC Barcelona (PAR 2 - BAR 2) - 75th Minute
Xavi has made two more substituions to bring some fresh legs onto the pitch. Goalscorer Raphinha and midfielder Frenkie De Jong paved the way for Ferran Torres and Andreas Christensen.
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Apr 11, 2024 02:03 IST
Dembele hits the post!!!! (PAR 2 - BAR 2) - 74th Minute
Another brilliant ball from Vitinha finds Ousmanne Dembele who tries to slot it past Ter-Stegen but unfortunately it hits the far post and out for a goal-kick.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:59 IST
Araujo makes crucial block!!! (PAR 2 - BAR 2) - 70th Minute
Barcola was through on goal after a great ball from the midfield but he couldn't get the shot away on time and Ronald Araujo was there to make the all-important challenge.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:52 IST
BARCELONA EQUALISE (PAR 2 - BAR 2) - 62nd Minute
Pedri makes the contribution after coming on as he picks out Raphinha with a fabulous ball and he scores it on the volley, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance of saving it.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:51 IST
Substitution for both sides (PAR 2 - BAR 1) - 60th Minute
The first substitution for the night comes from the visitors as they bring on Spanish wonderkid, Pedri in place of Sergi Roberto. Along with that, Joao Felix goes off for Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, Warren Zaire Emery comes instead of Kang-In Lee
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Apr 11, 2024 01:51 IST
Substitution for both sides (PAR 2 - BAR 1) - 60th Minute
The first substitution for the night comes from the visitors as they bring on Spanish wonderkid, Pedri in place of Sergi Roberto. Along with that, Joao Felix goes off for Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, Warren Zaire Emery comes instead of Kang-In Lee
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Apr 11, 2024 01:44 IST
Save by Ter-Stegen! (PAR 2 - BAR 1) - 55th Minute
PSG are dominating the proceedings and are on the attack whenever they get the chance. Barcola makes a great run on the right and fires the shot at the goalie who makes the save and it hits the crossbar and goes out for a corner.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:40 IST
PSG TAKE THE LEAD! (PAR 2 - BAR 1) - 51st Minute
FC Barcelona have not shown up in the second half as the hosts dominate the possession. Lee on the right flank finds Fabian Ruiz in midfield who plays a brilliant through ball to Vitinha who slides it past the goalkeeper to give the lead to PSG.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:37 IST
Dembele scores against his former club! (PAR 1 - BAR 1) - 48th Minute
The hosts have started the second half on the brighter note and were attacking the Barcelona defence from the start. Ousmanne Dembele gets a ball in his path and drops the shoulder to shoot with his left to beat Ter-Stegen at the near post.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:35 IST
Second Half begins (PAR 0 - BAR 1) - 45th Minute
FC Barcelona begin the proceedings for the second half at the Parc des Princes as they look to take the win in the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain
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Apr 11, 2024 01:19 IST
Legends in attendance (PAR 0 - BAR 1) - 45th Minute
Some superstars are present here tonight at the Parc des Princes for the Quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona. In attendance, we have tonight F1 superstar, Pierre Gasly along with former football maestros Ronaldinho, Luis Figo and France manager Didier Deschamps.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:18 IST
First Half ends! (PAR 0 - BAR 1) - 45th Minute
Unlike last night's epic clash at the Bernabeu, normal service has resumed in this game with both teams taking their chances and have been conscious on the counter attacks. Despite PSG bossing the possession, it's the visitors who have been able to take their chances and the lead in this game up until now.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:08 IST
GOAL!!! Raphinha opens the scoring!(PAR 0 - BAR 1) - 37th Minute
The first goal of this epic clash has finally come. Lamine Yamals dangerous cross is parried away by Donnarumma but only into the path of Raphinha who makes no mistake with his shot. This is also his first goal in the UCL this year.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:06 IST
Great chance missed! (PAR 0 - BAR 0) - 33rd Minute
A corner from FC Barcelona catches out the PSG defence as Ilkay Gundogan picks out Raphinha at the edge of the box who fires his shot right at the opposition defenders. On the counter-attack, Marco Asensio tries to get towards the opposition box but is foulded by Sergi Roberto, who later receives a yellow-card for this challenge.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:01 IST
Great Chance for PSG! (PAR 0 - BAR 0) - 29th Minute
The home side have gotten the control off the ball after a while and were attacking the strong defence of FC Barcelona. Dembele breaks the defence and finds Mbappe who passes the ball to Lee, who takes a great shot but is saved by the opposition goalkeeper. On the rebound, Mbappe tries his best to move forward but he was in an offside position.
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Apr 11, 2024 00:55 IST
SAVE by Gianluigi Donnarumma (PAR 0 - BAR 0) - 23rd Minute
FC Barcelona have started dominating the possession and have tried attacking the opposition goal. Raphinha takes a shot from more than 25 yards out but the PSG keeper parries it away for a corner.
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Apr 11, 2024 00:52 IST
Goal-line Clearance by Nuno Mendes! (PAR 0 - BAR 0) - 21st Minute
A great run from Robert Lewandowski into the edge of the PSG box and then finds Raphinha, whose shot hits Marquinhos for the corner. The header from Lewandowski from the corner cleared the keeper but Nuno Mendes got the ball off the line to keep the scores level.
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Apr 11, 2024 00:42 IST
SAVE by Marc Andre Ter-Stegen (PAR 0 - BAR 0) - 11th Minute
The former Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio gets some space outside the box and takes a shot at goal. However, it was an easy take for the German goalkeeper to keep the scores level.
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Apr 11, 2024 00:37 IST
OFF Target by Kylian Mbappe (PAR 0 - BAR 0) - 5th Minute
Paris Saint-Germain are dominating the possession and using the wings to attack the FC Barcelona defence. Mbappe got a chance but he spooned it wide.
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Apr 11, 2024 00:31 IST
KICK OFF!! (PAR 0 - BAR 0)
The first leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes is underaway. Both teams hoping for a win that would set them up nicely for the return leg at Camp Nou in 6 days' time.
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Apr 10, 2024 23:38 IST
LINE-UPS ARE OUT - PAR VS BAR
PSG XI: Donnarumma; Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Asensio
Subs : Navas, Tenas, Kolo Muani, Soler, Barcola, Zaire-Emery, Skriniar, Mayulu, Ugarte, Ramos, Danilo,
Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Joao Cancelo; Sergi Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Subs : Martinez, Marcos Alonso, Romeu, Astralaga, Fermin, Fort, Ferran, Pedri, Pena, Joao Felix, Christensen, Roque
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Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Barcelona Live Updates: Commentary, Injuries, Score, News, and More
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Tonight's UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg versus Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes is the biggest match of Barcelona's season. The Catalans travel to France for this short trip after winning comfortably against Las Palmas and have had ten full days to rest, recover, and prepare.
There is absolutely no need to discuss the previous Champions League quarterfinal games between FC Barçelona and the other teams.This is their first one in four years and the time has come and gone and the team has had one of its worst moments ever, however things are beginning to turn around. Despite how implausible it may seem today, a dream campaign in Europe may be the most amazing way to cap off what seemed to be a dismal season.
Although the journey to Wembley isn't simple, it might have been far more difficult. Barçelona have a very genuine chance of entering the final assuming they can get over the French champions. This is because they have avoided most of the major favourites in the draw both in the last eight and the semi-finals.
Who can claim victory in the decisive first-leg between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain?
Although Xavi's early game plan must be sound, the coach must also act fast to control the match if things don't go according to plan. This has been Xavi's one obvious shortcoming in significant European games. If Pedri and Frenkie de Jong receive medical clearance in time, there will be no shortage of firepower on the bench. Players like FermΓn LΓ³pez, Ferran Torres, and JoΓ£o FΓ©lix will additionally be prepared to step in and make significant contributions when needed.
FC Barçelona has become a mockery in Europe for the past five years so PSG is the clear favourite, and Luis Enrique will probably outcoach Xavi. Barçelona actually has little to lose, and assuming they can overcome the French champs, next week at the Catalan capital may be an unforgettable evening.
Without a shadow of a doubt, Raphinha takes home the accolade of the Player of the match. His two goals put his side in the game and was always at the front-end of things in the attack as well.
This win at Parc des Princes is FC Barcelona's first win since 2008 at this stage of the competition without having Lionel Messi in the squad.
We witnessed a 5-goal thriller today at the Parc des Princes but which goal was the best of the lot. In our opinion, Pedri's exquisite ball to Raphinha, who slotted the equaliser for the side was the best strike from today's game.
Goal -
It's full-time here in Paris as FC Barcelona steal an unlikely win as their substitutions get them home in this crucial first-leg clash in the UEFA Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.
The home side are trying their best to level the scoreline but have very less time left. FC Barcelona look composed and should see out the win without much difficulty.
Xavi Hernandez makes his final substituion of the night as Ilkay Gundogan makes way for youngster Fermin as Barcelona look to close out the game and take the lead to Camp Nou.
A brilliant ball from Ilkay Gundogan was met by the head of substitute Andreas Christensen to give the side a lead with just 113 minutes of normal time remaining.
Xavi has made two more substituions to bring some fresh legs onto the pitch. Goalscorer Raphinha and midfielder Frenkie De Jong paved the way for Ferran Torres and Andreas Christensen.
Another brilliant ball from Vitinha finds Ousmanne Dembele who tries to slot it past Ter-Stegen but unfortunately it hits the far post and out for a goal-kick.
Barcola was through on goal after a great ball from the midfield but he couldn't get the shot away on time and Ronald Araujo was there to make the all-important challenge.
Pedri makes the contribution after coming on as he picks out Raphinha with a fabulous ball and he scores it on the volley, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance of saving it.
The first substitution for the night comes from the visitors as they bring on Spanish wonderkid, Pedri in place of Sergi Roberto. Along with that, Joao Felix goes off for Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, Warren Zaire Emery comes instead of Kang-In Lee
The first substitution for the night comes from the visitors as they bring on Spanish wonderkid, Pedri in place of Sergi Roberto. Along with that, Joao Felix goes off for Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, Warren Zaire Emery comes instead of Kang-In Lee
PSG are dominating the proceedings and are on the attack whenever they get the chance. Barcola makes a great run on the right and fires the shot at the goalie who makes the save and it hits the crossbar and goes out for a corner.
FC Barcelona have not shown up in the second half as the hosts dominate the possession. Lee on the right flank finds Fabian Ruiz in midfield who plays a brilliant through ball to Vitinha who slides it past the goalkeeper to give the lead to PSG.
The hosts have started the second half on the brighter note and were attacking the Barcelona defence from the start. Ousmanne Dembele gets a ball in his path and drops the shoulder to shoot with his left to beat Ter-Stegen at the near post.
FC Barcelona begin the proceedings for the second half at the Parc des Princes as they look to take the win in the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain
Some superstars are present here tonight at the Parc des Princes for the Quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona. In attendance, we have tonight F1 superstar, Pierre Gasly along with former football maestros Ronaldinho, Luis Figo and France manager Didier Deschamps.
Unlike last night's epic clash at the Bernabeu, normal service has resumed in this game with both teams taking their chances and have been conscious on the counter attacks. Despite PSG bossing the possession, it's the visitors who have been able to take their chances and the lead in this game up until now.
The first goal of this epic clash has finally come. Lamine Yamals dangerous cross is parried away by Donnarumma but only into the path of Raphinha who makes no mistake with his shot. This is also his first goal in the UCL this year.
A corner from FC Barcelona catches out the PSG defence as Ilkay Gundogan picks out Raphinha at the edge of the box who fires his shot right at the opposition defenders. On the counter-attack, Marco Asensio tries to get towards the opposition box but is foulded by Sergi Roberto, who later receives a yellow-card for this challenge.
The home side have gotten the control off the ball after a while and were attacking the strong defence of FC Barcelona. Dembele breaks the defence and finds Mbappe who passes the ball to Lee, who takes a great shot but is saved by the opposition goalkeeper. On the rebound, Mbappe tries his best to move forward but he was in an offside position.
FC Barcelona have started dominating the possession and have tried attacking the opposition goal. Raphinha takes a shot from more than 25 yards out but the PSG keeper parries it away for a corner.
A great run from Robert Lewandowski into the edge of the PSG box and then finds Raphinha, whose shot hits Marquinhos for the corner. The header from Lewandowski from the corner cleared the keeper but Nuno Mendes got the ball off the line to keep the scores level.
The former Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio gets some space outside the box and takes a shot at goal. However, it was an easy take for the German goalkeeper to keep the scores level.
Paris Saint-Germain are dominating the possession and using the wings to attack the FC Barcelona defence. Mbappe got a chance but he spooned it wide.
The first leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes is underaway. Both teams hoping for a win that would set them up nicely for the return leg at Camp Nou in 6 days' time.
PSG XI: Donnarumma; Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Asensio
Subs : Navas, Tenas, Kolo Muani, Soler, Barcola, Zaire-Emery, Skriniar, Mayulu, Ugarte, Ramos, Danilo,
Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Joao Cancelo; Sergi Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Subs : Martinez, Marcos Alonso, Romeu, Astralaga, Fermin, Fort, Ferran, Pedri, Pena, Joao Felix, Christensen, Roque