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PSG 2-3 Barcelona: Barca withstood a second-half comeback to stun the hosts in Paris and take a narrow lead back to Spain

Harry Latham-Coyle
Wednesday 10 April 2024 17:47 EDT
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Raphinha scored twice to help Barcelona secure a 3-2 win at Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Barca dominated proceedings early on against the French side still looking for a first Champions League crown and led through a Raphinha strike in the 37th minute.

However, PSG piled on the pressure after the break and levelled in the 48th minute through a stunning Ousmane Dembele strike into the top corner before going ahead when Vitinha stroked the ball in two minutes later.

But Raphinha’s deft volley in the 62nd minute brought the match level again, before Andreas Christensen headed in from a corner 13 minutes from time to give the Spanish side a narrow advantage going into next week’s second leg.

Follow live updates in tonight’s match blog, below, and get the latest odds and tips, here.

PSG 2-3 Barcelona, 87 minutes

A glimpse of goal for Ousmane Dembele, but he starts his effort a long way outside the far corner and can’t exert the movement on the ball required to bring it back.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:46

PSG 2-3 Barcelona, 86 minutes

Here is Ramos, replacing Fabian Ruiz as Luis Enrique throws on a fourth forward in search of an equaliser.

Fermin Lopez joins Barcelona’s youth movement - Ilkay Gundogan trudges to the touchline to be replaced.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:44

PSG 2-3 Barcelona, 83 minutes

Pedri hurls himself in the way of a Fabian Ruiz shot, legs together and resolute.

Goncalo Ramos will soon be with us.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:41

PSG 2-3 Barcelona, 81 minutes

The contingent of travelling Barcelona fans make themselves heard, a clutch of chanting Catalans urging their side on.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:40

GOAL! PSG 2-3 Barcelona (Andreas Christensen, 77 minutes)

And Andreas Christensen strikes immediately!

Xavi beams on the touchline - he’s nailed his alterations tonight! Ilkay Gundogan swings in a curling corner that arcs into the PSG six-yard box. Gianluigi Donnarumma remains rooted after that early scare where he came but couldn’t claim, leaving Christensen to jump against an overmatched Warren Zaire-Emery. Barcelona lead again!

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:35

PSG 2-2 Barcelona, 75 minutes

Another double substitution from Xavi as both managesrs assess their options. Raphinha’s night is done, Ferran Torres on in the Barcelona front three, while Andreas Christensen replaces Frenkie de Jong in midfield.

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Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:35

PSG 2-2 Barcelona, 75 minutes

Off the post! Vitinha slips in Ousmane Dembele, who opens his body beautifully and bids for the far corner. Not quite enough curl - a flick of the upright and away!

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:33

PSG 2-2 Barcelona, 73 minutes

Pedri and Raphinha combine again, teeing up Joao Felix. 25 yards, curling inside the post...but grasped firmly by Gianluigi Donnarumma at hip height to his left.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:32

PSG 2-2 Barcelona, 71 minutes

For a first leg, and much like last night’s games, this feels funnily frantic. Bradley Barcola latches on to a through ball past Ronald Araujo but dallies with his finish, ensuring that Araujo can slide in to block at full stretch.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:30

PSG 2-2 Barcelona, 70 minutes

Indeed the Brazilian does, shooting low and wide of the wall and thus in a comfortable position for Gianluigi Donarumma to save.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 April 2024 21:28

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