Barcelona Implode, PSG Triumph in Epic Champions League Clash
April 16, 2024 at 5:46 PM EDT
Catalan Club Out of Europe After Shocking Second-Half Collapse
Luis Enrique returned to Barcelona as a conqueror, leading his Paris Saint-Germain side to a remarkable 4-1 victory over his former club in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The result sent PSG through to the semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate win, while Barcelona were left to rue a disappointing end to their European campaign.
Gavi gave Barcelona an early lead, but a red card for Sergio Busquets in the 40th minute turned the tide against the hosts. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half, with Neymar and Pablo Sarabia adding goals to complete the rout. Barcelona pulled one back through Sergio Roberto, but it was too little too late.
The defeat marked a disastrous end to Barcelona's season, who have now won just one of their last six matches. Manager Xavi Hernandez was heavily criticized for his tactics, which saw Barcelona concede four goals in less than 30 minutes. Luis Enrique, on the other hand, was hailed as a master tactician, guiding PSG to a historic victory at the Camp Nou.
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