h1>PSG Stuns Barcelona with Comeback Victory
Mbappé Scores Twice in 4-1 Win
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) pulled off a stunning comeback victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals, winning 4-1 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.
Match Summary
PSG fell behind early when Lionel Messi converted a penalty for Barcelona in the 27th minute. However, the French side rallied back in the second half, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in the 32nd and 65th minutes. Leandro Paredes added a third goal in the 78th minute, and Moise Kean sealed the victory with a goal in the 85th minute.
Match Stats
PSG dominated possession throughout the match, with 62% of the ball. They also had more shots (20) than Barcelona (13) and more shots on target (9) than Barcelona (5).
Reaction
"We showed great character tonight," said PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino. "We never gave up, even when we went behind. We knew we had to score goals, and we did it." "It's a great result for us," said PSG captain Marquinhos. "We played very well and deserved to win." "We're disappointed with the result," said Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman. "We played well in the first half, but we made some mistakes in the second half that cost us the game." "We're still in the tie," said Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets. "We have to go to Paris and win the second leg."
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