PSG vs Barcelona 2-3: Champions League quarterfinal – as it happened
All our updates as Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 in their Champions League quarterfinal first-leg tie.
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Barcelona beat PSG 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, April 10:
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Barcelona beat PSG 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, April 10:
- Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
- Raphinha scored a brace before Andreas Christensen sealed the win in Paris but goals from Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha keep PSG in the tie.
- PSG are 10 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 in France.
- Barcelona are second in La Liga in Spain, eight points behind leaders Real Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the night’s other tie.
- Live updates
- Match stats
- Lineups
Goodbye for now
That’s it from our live coverage of the Champions League quarterfinal first legs.
Barcelona will feel they have one foot in the final after their trip to Paris.
Atletico Madrid hold a slender lead heading to Borussia Dortmund for the reverse fixture.
Raphinha was the star of the show for Barca with a brace, which was topped by Andreas Christensen’s header.
Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha have given the Parisians a chance heading to Spain but overall, their performance will have to improve greatly.
We hope you’ve enjoyed the coverage and can join us again for more live coverage starting with both Manchester sides in action on Saturday followed by Liverpool and Arsenal continuing their title challenge on Sunday.
For now though, from me Kevin Hand, it’s goodbye.
𝐕 · 𝐈 · 𝐂 · 𝐓 · 𝐎 · 𝐑 · 𝐘 pic.twitter.com/EBXYk2TROW
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 10, 2024
Luis Enrique reflects on Paris Saint-Germain failures
“It was a pity because we started the match properly and in a good mood but after the goal, it was disappointing,” the PSG manager told TNT Sports.
“We started the second half well and could have scored the third one but then conceded the goal.
“We created more chances and the team were in a higher level in the second half.
“We still have the spirit to go to Barcelona and win. We will go there with the best spirit and attitude to win the match.”
Raphinha and Griezmann collect respective Player of the Match awards
Smashing it in the quarter-finals 👊@PlayStationEU || #UCLPOTM pic.twitter.com/55yrQwMvA0
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2024
Barcelona manager Xavi ‘proud’ of new team
“It’s a big win, playing a game away in the Champions League,” he told TNT Sports.
“We did really well but especially in defence, the wingers helped us a lot.
“We created many chances as well, so I’m very happy and proud of the team.
“It will be a tough game in Barcelona because PSG is one of the best teams in Europe right now.
“It’s a new Barca and it’s a small advantage but a big win.”
Goals galore in the Champions League quarterfinals
It’s been quite the week in the Champions League quarterfinals.
All the ties are evenly poised going into the second legs.
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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2024
Atletico Madrid hold a slender lead against Borussia Dortmund
Sebastien Haller has given the Germans a chance heading home for the second leg after Atletico led for so long.
Atlético take a slender advantage to Dortmund ❤️🤍#UCL pic.twitter.com/yEj0p2BXkT
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2024
A dream night for Barcelona in Paris
Barca were far from their very best but walk away from Paris dreaming of a trip to London and the Champions League final.
PSG were quiet and, to some extent, are lucky to still be in the tie after a flat performance at home.
Kylian Mbappe, bound for Real Madrid in the summer, was a spectator while Ousmane Dembele produced a moment of magic for his goal but was otherwise absent without leave.
Barca should see this tie out in the second leg but PSG will hope for revenge for the unlikely 2017 turnaround by the Spaniards.
Pedri dishes up a treat for Barcelona
Looks like I wasn’t the only one drooling over the Pedri dish.
That Pedri assist 😩#UCL pic.twitter.com/qewiTRCvXz
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2024
Borussia Dortmund pull one back at Atletico Madrid
Sebastien Haller has netted a late goal for the Germans.
Back in the game 💛#UCL pic.twitter.com/FbRR3yGk94
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2024
Full-time: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
Barca have one foot in the final.
Full-time: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
Another Champions League classic 🍿#UCL pic.twitter.com/Vk39ApUjCs
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2024
Mbappe shoots wide for PSG
The forward finds half a yard from range, but his effort is deflected wide.
The resulting corner is claimed by the keeper.
90+2 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
Four minutes of added time
Kylian Mbappe tries to make something work on the left, but the Barca defence is tight.
A quiet night for the Real Madrid-bound striker.
90 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
Christensen is booked for Barca
The defender is out of the second leg.
Ousmane Dembele throws himself at a cross in the meantime, but it just eludes him.
87 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
More changes for PSG and Barcelona
Fermin Lopez comes on for Ilkay Gundogan for Barca.
Goncalo Ramos replaces Fabian Ruiz for PSG
85 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
PSG huff and puff but can’t blow Barcelona down
PSG struggle to pierce the Barcelona final third and need to find some inspiration.
There’s an unlikely VAR check for a penalty on the edge of the Barca box and nothing comes of it.
83 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
PSG need to respond
The Parisians surely need to head to Catalonia with the tie level at very least.
A deficit will be very difficult to overcome.
A huge final 10 minutes, plus stoppage time awaits.
80 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
GOAL! PSG 2-3 Barcelona
The Spaniards lead through birthday boy Andreas Christensen as the defender rises highest to head home from a corner kick.
It was a central position and mainly unchallenged, which will disappointed PSG.
77 minutes: PSG 2-3 Barcelona
PSG hit the Barcelona post
Ousmane Dembele drags a shot across the face of goal from an angle which glances the outside of the post.
75 minutes: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
Felix from range for Barcelona
The substitute lets fly from long range as he targets the corner by this time Gianluigi Donnarumma produces a solid save.
73 minutes: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
PSG edge Barcelona on all the stats
PSG have had a 57-43 share of the ball and have had 14 shots compared to Barca’s 13.
Six of which have been on target, while the Spaniards have tested the keeper five times.
71 minutes: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
Raphinha lines up a Barcelona free kick
The away side win a free kick from all of 30 yards (27 metres). Raphinha hits it low, looking for the hat-trick, but it’s a comfortable save.
69 minutes: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
Still 2-0 to Atletico Madrid against Borussia Dortmund
It’s all relatively calm in the night’s other tie.
Some change by Barcelona
Pedri’s impact was immediate for the away side.
The lofted through ball was something straight out of a computer game.
Everyone knows the buttons to press!
64 minutes: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
GOAL! PSG 2-2 Barcelona
Pedri lifts a ball over the back of the PSG defence and Raphinha volleys home a first-time effort as the ball drops over his left shoulder.
62 minutes: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
Changes for PSG and Barcelona
Kang-in Lee is replaced by Warren Zaire-Emery for the home team.
Joao Felix comes one for Lamine Yamal and Pedri replaces Sergio Roberto for Barca.
61 minutes: PSG 2-1 Barcelona