Barcelona’s hopes in the Champions League quarter-finals were dashed as a series of defensive errors led to their 4-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate loss and their exit from Europe.
The match started positively for Barcelona, with Lamine Yamal’s early goal putting them ahead within the first 15 minutes.
Ronald Araujo (Via FCBarcelona/Twitter)
However, their fortunes quickly changed when Ronald Araujo’s reckless foul on Bradley Barcola led to a red card, shifting the momentum in PSG’s favor.
Former Barcelona player Ousmane Dembele leveled the score just before halftime, capitalizing on a precise cross from Barcola.
Ronald Araujo (Via FCBarcelona/Twitter)
PSG seized control in the second half, with Vitinha’s long-range strike and Kylian Mbappe’s penalty extending their lead to 5-4 on aggregate.
The situation worsened for Barcelona as tensions rose, with manager Xavi being sent off for dissent, and several players receiving yellow cards.
Mbappe sealed PSG’s victory with a late goal, capitalizing on another defensive mistake from Barcelona.
