Barcelona - Paris Saint-Germain summary: score, goals and highlights | Champions League
Barcelona - PSG: Summary
Paris Saint-Germain book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League with a thrilling victory over self-sabotaging Barcelona.
After an impressive first leg win in Paris, Barcelona looked to have everything in hand as they returned to home turf. Their position was made to look even more secure when Lamine Yamal set up Raphinha to give them a two-goal aggregate lead.
That all changed midway through the first half when Ronald Aruajo was dismissed for a mistimed challenge on the edge of the Barca box. Within minutes Ousmane Dembele had halved the deficit with a well-taken goal against his former side.
Soon after the break Vitinha levelled the tie with a low drive from 20 yards out. The frustration was too much for Barca boss Xavi Hernandez, who was dismissed for lashing out at pitchside hoardings. Minutes later a rash challenge from Joao Cancelo handed PSG a penalty and gave Kylian Mbappe the chance to ingratiate himself to Real Madrid fans everywhere. Of course, he fired confidently past Marc-Andre Ter Stegen to put PSG ahead in the tie.
As the final whistle drew near, with Barcelona pushing forward, PSG caught them on the break and Mbappe bagged his second of the game to make it safe. Barcelona will point to refereeing decision that didn't go their way. In reality, they only have themselves to blame.
Ousmane Dembele stars on his return to Barcelona
He was booed all night on his return to his former club but Ousmane Dembele had the last laugh, scoring in PSG's 4-1 win over Barcelona. Dembele was PSG's most potent attacking force for much of the game, making things happen on both flanks and grabbing the crucial first goal as his side toiled for a way back into the tie.
"It was a very difficult game, because we lost the first game in Paris. But this is a very good team, we stayed together and stayed concentrated."
"FC Barcelona is a big club, a club I like a lot. But yes I'm happy in Paris and I'm looking forward to the semi-finals.!
Borussia Dortmund progress in night of Champions League chaos
We had five goals and two red cards in Barcelona but there was even more drama in tonight's other Champions League quarter-final. Atletico Madrid had a 2-1 lead heading into the second leg against Borussia Dortmund but were undone by a flurry of goals.
Atleti and Barcelona are both out. Real Madrid are the only Spanish side who can make it to the semi-finals.
Kylian Mbappe hits the big 4-0
He wasn't at his devastating best in Montjuic but Kylian Mbappe still scored twice to turn the tie in PSG's favour. The Frenchman has now scored eight goals in this season's Champions League and he is the first player to reach 40 goals across Europe's Big Five leagues.
Barcelona fans were particularly hostile to Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele across the 90 minutes. Both players were on the scoresheet as PSG turned around a 3-2 first leg loss to progress to the semi-finals.
So why were Mbappe and Dembele on the receiving end of abuse in Barcelona? Callum Roche explains all...
PSG are into the semi-finals of the Champions League!
The PSG players dance together on the turf in Montjuic, relishing a famous Champions League victory over Barcelona. The French fans in attendance have been in great voice all night and the PSG squad heads over to celebrate with their supporters.
Peeep peeeeeep peeeeeeep
And that's all folks! PSG progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 4-1 win over Barcelona, taking the tie 6-4 on aggregate.
Fermin Lopez
Another late booking, Barcelona frustrations really showing now.
Raphinha
The Barca man is booked for a late show of dissent.
Free kick to Barcelona on the halfway line. The ball is punted forward to Lewandowski but he can barely jump to compete for the ball. PSG regain possession.
PSG have finally taken control against ten-man Barcelona and are starting to enjoy this one. None more so than Ousmane Dembele, who grins away on the bench.
That second Mbappe goal has knocked the stuffing out of the home support.
PSG play out from the back well and Hakimi brings his side forward with a cheeky nutmeg in the midfield. He works it to Mbappe, who stings the palms of Ter Stegen with a fierce shot from range.
Can Barcelona manage a late rally? They need two goals to level this tie but, having played an hour with ten men, look absolutely knackered.
There will be seven minutes of added time at Montjuic.
Barcelona were pushing forward and left space for PSG to break. Ter Stegen made brilliant saves from both Mbappe and Asensio, before Mbappe finally found the back of the net!
GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL! Kylian Mbappe
PSG have a fourth and it's Kylian Mbappe who fires home from close range!
The French champions have one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Barcelona win the ball off Ugarte and charge in on goal. Lewandowski tries his luck but his shot is blocked and bounces out for a corner kick.
Raphinha takes it and forces a sharp reaction from Donnarumma.
Barcelona are getting a little desperate now, playing the ball long to whoever's in the box.
The problem is, it's rarely Lewandowski. The veteran Pole is dropping deep to build the play and leaving very little to aim for in the PSG box.
The ball is whipped in by Raphinha. Robert Lewandowski gets clattered in the middle but, with the Barca players claiming a penalty, the offside flag is up.
Free kick to PSG.
Free kick to Barcelona on the right wing, in a good crossing position. Raphinha will deliver with his left foot...
It looks like Raphinha will be filling in at left back for the final minutes, Joao Felix, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski form the Barca frontline.
The noise level surges again, the Barcelona supporters still believe!
And now more Barca changes.
Cancelo and De Jong are off. Fermin Lopez and Joao Felix come on.
Uruguayan defender Manuel Ugarte comes on, replacing young midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery.
PSG have dominated the ball but they have not managed to close the game off, finding themselves a little short at the back at times. It looks like Luis Enrique will make a change...
So close! Barcelona
Sensational play from Raphinha, jinking his way through the PSG defence and firing just wide from a tight angle!
Make no mistake, ten-man Barcelona are still alive in this one!
Bradley Barcola and Fabian Ruiz come off for PSG. Lee Kang-In and Marco Asensio join the action.
Bradley Barcola skips past Kounde on the left but Cubarsi is there to clear up. It's been another assured performance from the 17-year-old (!) defender.
Barcelona are looking a little more settled now, Lewandowski starting to get involved more.
The home crowd responds with a surge of noise. This one's all set up for a real grandstand finish!
Barcelona manage a foray up field and Lewandowski draws a sharp save from Donnarumma from the edge of the box. Ferran Torres charges in for the rebound but Marquinhos does enough to put him off.
PSG survive.
PSG try to slide the ball through to Mbappe but the pass is over-hit.
Mbappe, playing as a central striker tonight, has struggled to get into the game but has scored a crucial penalty.
Ferran Torres is penalised for a late challenge on Hakimi near the touchline. No complaints from the Barca man.
The visitors are looking pretty comfortable now, pinning Barca back in their own box.
PSG win a corner kick and play it short. PSG work it to the left, before curling in a rather aimless cross that it well-claimed by Ter Stegen.
So, to recap. That Mbappe penalty has given PSG a 3-1 lead on the night and a 5-4 advantage on aggregate.
Barcelona need to score at least once more before the end of normal time to keep their UCL dreams alive. However they are down to ten men after the first half dismissal of Ronald Aruajo. Manager Xavi Hernandez, too, has received a red card.
Let's see what they can muster...
Ilkay Gundogan
The Barcelona midfielder is booked, presumably for a dive, in the aftermath of that penalty appeal.
Ilkay Gundogan takes a tumble in the box and the home crowd wants a penalty. There was very little contact there and the referee says no.
Big chance! Barcelona
Ferran Torres has only just entered the game as a substitute and he's right into the action, latching onto Gundogan's free kick. He can't quite convert but he wins his team a corner kick.
Marqinhos
The PSG defender is the latest into the referee's book. Barca win a free kick on a left, a chance for Gundogan to deliver!
The PSG players, led by Kylian Mbappe, jump over the advertising hoardings and celebrate with the ecatatic travelling fans!
GOOOOAAAAAAAAL! PSG
Kylian Mbappe fires home from 12 yards to edge his side ahead in this tie!
Cancelo is furious with the decision but it looked like a foul and it was just inside the box. Stupid decision to risk a foul there, Dembele was running away from the goal!
Kylian Mbappe steps up to take the spot kick...
Penalty to PSG!
Chaos in Montjuic!
Joao Cancelo is penalised for a clumsy foul on Ousmane Dembele in the box!
The game is very stretched now, both teams flying forward.
A word on that Xavi dismissal, it looked like he was dismissed for kicking out at a TV camera after a contentious decision from the referee.
Xavi Hernandez
The Barcelona manager is sent off! He'll have to watch the rest of this game from the stands.
It's all happening now!
So close! Barcelona
The hosts go up the other end and nearly score!
Ilkay Gundogan takes aims from just inside the box and his shot flies just win of the goal.
GOOOOOOAAAAAAAL! PSG
Corner kick played short to Vitinha on the edge of the box and the midfielder rifles a brilliant low drive into the bottom corner!
We're all square in this quarter-final!
More dogged work from Pedri to pinch the ball off the boot of Dembele. PSG win a corner kick.
Marquinhos brings PSG forward and finds Dembele. He swings in a low cross but Barcelona repel the delivery.
So close! PSG
More good work from Dembele to find Mbappe on the edge of the box. The Frenchman rolls the ball to the on-rushing Fabian Ruiz, who fires his low shot just wide of the post from close range.
So close to a second for PSG!
PSG have dominated the opening stages of the second half. With only Lewandowski up front Barca are struggling to get up the field.
Robert Lewandowski
The Barca striker is booked for a slightly clumsy aerial challenge on the halfway line.
So close! PSG
Almost out of nothing, Achraf Hakmi tries his luck from distance and his bouncing shot nearly evades Ter Stegen. The Barce stopper just about keeps the ball out.
Ousmane Dembele tries to make space for a cross on the right but Pedri tracks him diligently and blocks the attempt.
PSG look to put the pressure on from the start. Dembele and Mbappe look for a route through the Barca backline but the hosts stand strong. Goal kick to Barcelona.
No changes at the break. Ten-man Barcelona are playing a 4-4-1
And we're back!
Barcelona get the second half underway. They go long to Lewandowski straight away.
Ousmane Dembele comes back to haunt Barca
He's not had the most successful start to his career in Paris but Ousmane Dembele is single-handedly keeping PSG in the Champions League. The French champions are one goal away from levelling this tie on aggregate.
Raphinha hits three against PSG
He was not always first choice in his debut season with Barcelona but Brazilian forward Raphinha has really found form this year. He nudged Barca ahead on the night after 12 minutes, his third goal across the two legs of this tie.
We've seen two goals and plenty of goalmouth action in the first half of Barcelona - PSG but it's difficult to escape the feeling that the most important moment was the dismissal of Ronald Araujo.
The Barcelona man was sent off with his side leading 1-0 on the night - 4-2 on aggregate - but PSG fought back against the ten men.
Halftime in Montjuic!
Nope, no time for a corner kick. Referee calls halftime after a thrilling first half.
Poor pass from Cubarsi at the back gives PSG the chance for one last break. Araujo does well to block and cross and it's out for a corner kick.
PSG find themselves in trouble at the back and Hakimi concedes a throw-in, 15 yards from the corner flag.
So close! PSG
The visitors cross the ball from deep on the left and Dembele does brilliantly to strike the ball on the volley at the back post. His effort beats Ter Stegen but bounces just wide of the post.
Nearly a stunning second for Dembele, who's clearly in the mood now!
Pedri will, of course, be fine to continue.
Barcelona clip the free kick forward towards Lewandowski but the ball bounces through to Donnarumma.
Fabian Ruiz
The PSG midfield is booked for arguing that Pedri is time-wasting, staying down after being fouled on the halfway line.
We'll have three minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
Mbappe sweeps the ball out to Barcola on the left. He turns Kounde inside-out and tries to beat Ter Stegen from a tight angle.
The ball flies wide of the post but it's been a good performance from Barcola so far.
Raphinha wins a free kick for his team on the halfway line. A neat touch beats Nuno Mendes and the Brazilian gratefully takes the foul.
Jules Kounde is hustled and harried in his own box and gives away a throw-in.
Barcelona need halftime now. They've struggled to get up the field since going down to ten men and have been forced to substitute the most potent attacking threat.
All square on the night!
Ousmane Dembele scores to level things on the night. It's now 4-3 to Barcelona across the two legs. There's no 'Away Goals' rule in this year's competition so PSG just need one more goal to draw level.
GOOOOOOAAAAAAL! Ousmane Dembele
The former Barcelona man comes back to haunt his former team!
Brilliant from Bradley Barcola on the left to whip in a low cross and Dembele was there at the back post to fire into the roof of the net!
Ousmane Dembele is growing into the game. He does brilliantly to beat Cancelo and fire in a low cross. There's no one there to meet it for PSG, but the visitors are looking the more dangerous team.
Just a word on that Barca change - the home crowd did not look to happy to see Yamal, the architect of their opener, taken off. He's only 16 but has looked so dangerous and could have provided a crucial out-ball for ten-man Barca.
Robert Lewandowski crumples to the ground after a coming-together with Achraf Hakimi. Barcelona win the free kick, but there didn't look to be much to that.
The irrepressible Lamine Yamal is withdrawn! He's replaced by Inigo Martinez.
PSG are getting on top now.
Barcelona look to be considering a substitution...
Now then, we have a game!
Barcelona are down to ten men after the dismissal of Araujo, De Jong has slotted back into defence to take his position.
Ousmane Dembele steps up to take but his curling effort is too high, flying over Ter Stegen's goal.
After maintaining his defence for a few more seconds, Araujo finally trudges from the field. It looks like a good decision, Barcola was through on goal.
PSG free kick now, Dembele to take against his former club...
A free kick has been given to PSG, less than a foot outside the penalty box. Aruajo is furious, insisting that his defensive partner Cubarsi was back to cover.
Red card! Ronald Araujo
The Barcelona defender is sent off for bringing down Bradley Barcola as he sprints into the box! It was right on the edge of the box, was he the last man??
It'll be checked by VAR...
Big chance! PSG
The visitors come forward again and find Mbappe in the middle. He aims for the bottom corner, low and hard, but Ter Stegen gets down sharply to make a brilliant save.
PSG come forward again and Dembele lets fly from the edge of the box. It's well-blocked by Barcelona, who have defended doggedly in the opening 27 minutes.
Nuno Mendes comes flying down the left for PSG and tries to whip in a cross but it's blocked, bounces back off him, and out for a Barca goal kick.
Cheeky from Ousmane Dembele, who tries to score direct from a corner. It's a good effort but hits the side netting.
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha celebrates after scoring. / FRANCK FIFE / AFP
Barcelona lead through Raphinha
He was on the scoresheet in the first leg and Raphinha's goal-scoring form continues. The chance was created by the explosive pace of Lamine Yamal down the right and Raphinha was on hand to poke the ball home from close range.
Robert Lewandowski concedes a foul near the PSG corner flag for an over-zealous challenge. He certainly looks up for it!
Warren Zaire-Emery does well in midfield to hold of the Barcelona challenges and keep possession under serious pressure.
PSG haven't played badly so far but they look vulnerable to Barcelona's pace on the break.
So close! Barcelona
Brilliant attacking play from Barca! Fantastic feet to from De Jong to release Raphinha. The Brazilian finds Lewandowski in the middle but the veteran striker's shot is over the bar.
Brilliant through-ball from Pedri to release Raphinha, He's in behind the PSG backline and tries to find Gundogan in the middle, but his pass is misplaced.
Brilliant tackle from young Pau Cubarsi to dispossess Dembele as PSG look to break.
Huge roars from the home support. Cubarsi's only 17!
Brave play from Barca now, Ter Stegen and Pedri combining on the edge of their penalty box.
PSG are looking to play their way back into the game with a good spell of passing. Vitor Ferreira does brilliantly to bring the ball up field and work space for a PSG cross but no one can connect in the middle.
The atmosphere has been bubbling at Montjuic since long before kick-off but that goal has further heightened the temperature. Barcelona have a two-goal lead on aggregate, PSG need to score two just to make it to extra time.
Barcelona found Yamal on the right flank and he tore past Nuno Mendes, beating him for pace and surging into the PSG box. From there he squared the ball for Raphina to bundle home for six yards.
A dream start for Barcelona!
GOOOOOAAAAAAAAL! Raphinha
Barcelona are ahead on the night! Brilliant from Yamal to put it on a plate for Raphinha!
What a start!
Warren Zaire-Emery fouls De Jong in the midfield. The young PSG star is tracking De Jong closely.
There's been a few loose touches from PSG players in the opening ten minutes. Dembele and Ruiz both guilty.
PSG go long to Mbappe, who does well to bring the pass under control but Aruajo cleans him out with a well-timed tackle.
Mbappe does brilliantly to make space down the left but his cross is blocked by Pedri and Kounde. Dogged defending from the Barca duo.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the cross, Lewandwoski heads clear.
Good play from PSG to work the ball to the edge of the box. Fabian Ruiz can't quite make space for a shot but PSG eventually win a corner kick.
Kylian Mbappe, perhaps unsurprisingly, receives loud boos every time he touches the ball.
As does former Barca player Ousmane Dembele.
Barca find Yamal on the right. He tries to curl one into the middle but his cross strikes Gundogan on the chest.
Barcelona break quickly and find Lewandowski. He tries to find Gundogan but Marquinhos bundles him over, conceding a foul on the halfway line.
Ronaldo Araujo sprints across to put in a hard tackle on Nuno Mendes, stopping the PSG defender in his tracks.
PSG look to release Mbappe through the middle. The Frenchman races onto the ball but tumbles to the floor after a slight touch from Cubarsi.
No foul, says the referee. Correctly.
PSG start off with a solid spell of possession across the back, but any hopes of quietening this fervent home support seem very ambitious.
And we're off!
PSG get the ball rolling in this UCL quarter-final second leg...
Wondering why Barcelona are playing at Montjuic's Olympic stadium, rather than their usual Camp Nou home? Here's everything you need to know.
The players are out!
Incredible atmosphere at Montjuic for this one! We start off with a quick UEFA-mandated rendition of the Champions League anthem - loudly booed by Barcelona - before the real action gets underway.
Barcelona - Paris Saint-Germain team news
With kick-off fast approaching here's another look at the teams for this one. No major surprises and no significant suspensions for either side, although Barcelona are without Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Two elite teams. One spot in the semi-finals is up for grabs.
We're less than five minutes away from kick-off now. Barcelona edged the first leg with a 3-2 victory at Parc des Princes but PSG have the quality to turn that around in Spain.
PSG will have to go out to win the game, potentially leaving gaps for the likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal to exploit. It looks set to be a thrilling game, with one of these European mega-clubs exiting the competition at the end of it.
Will Kylian Mbappe haunt Barcelona again?
He may be heading to Real Madrid this summer but Kylian Mbappe can ingratiate himself to the Bernabeu crowd before even stepping foot on the field. The Frenchman could be crucial if PSG are to overturn a first leg defeat and eliminate Barcelona.
Mbappe has shown his class against Barca before, scoring this brutal hat-trick in a previous meeting back in 2021...
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Neymar Jr spent more than a decade in Europe, playing first for Barcelona and then for Paris Saint-Germain. He played his best soccer for Barca and was a part of the famous 'MSN' attacking trident - alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez - that won the treble in 2014/15.
Ahead of this second leg Neymar has hinted at his preferred team - Barcelona or PSG?
Ter Stegen could be crucial for Barcelona
Last season Barcelona lifted the LaLiga title and goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was a key part of their success. The German stopper struggled in his first seasons at the club but has risen to become one of the world's best in his position, giving Xavi Hernandez's side a crucial insurance policy when defending counter-attacks.
His performances have dropped from that incredible level but he remains a key player, one who could be a match-winner against PSG.
Now PSG take to the field!
A less positive reception for PSG, who are looking to overturn a 3-2 first leg loss. Star player Kylian Mbappe struggled to have an impact in Paris last week, will Barca manage to keep him quiet again?
Barcelona are out in Montjuic!
Huge roar from the home support as Barcelona take to the field for this Champions League quarter-final first leg. It's been a while since Barcelona made it to the semi-finals - the 2018/19 season - and the Barca crowd will be desperate to see the team book a return against PSG.
What's Jules Kounde wearing today?
The Barcelona defender has become something of a fashion icon for his pre-game fits, always pushing the boundaries and almost always pulling it off. He goes with a smart look for today's UCL clash with Paris Saint-Germain, sporting a multi-toned double-breasted blazer.
As always, Kounde certainly carries it with style.
It looks like there's been clashes between supporters and police outside Montjuic, with images suggesting that bottles have been thrown at buses as they enter the stadium. It looks like some of the Barcelona fans may have mistaken their own team's bus for that of PSG.
Incredible atmosphere to greet Barcelona team bus
There's fireworks in Montjuic! Barcelona fans take to the streets ahead of kick-off and welcome their team to the stadium, filling the air with thick smoke and loud noise. If this is anything to go by we should be in for a brilliant drama today.
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Paris Saint-Germain travel to Barcelona for today's game but they will not be playing at the iconic Camp Nou stadium. Barca have moved out, temporarily, to play their games at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in the neighbourhood of Montjuic.
Why? Camp Nou is currently undergoing renovation work and will not reopen anytime soon...
And here's how PSG line-up...
Confirmed team news for Paris Saint-Germain! No major changes for the French side, who start with a pacey front three of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola.
Confirmed Barcelona team news!
Here it is, a few minutes ahead of schedule, the starting XI selected by Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez...
Will we see another famous UCL comeback?
Admittedly, PSG's one-goal deficit is hardly the same as the mammoth task that faced Barcelona in 2017. The Spanish side lost the first leg against PSG 4-0 but mounted an incredible comeback to win the return leg 6-1, securing passage to the next round.
Here's the highlights of that classic UCL encounter, which ranks among the greatest games in the competition's illustrious history...
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The Champions League yellow card rules dictate that players receive a one-match ban when they accumulate three bookings in the same season. Each player's card tally resets after the quarter-final stage, meaning that players only have one more game in which to behave themselves to avoid a ban.
However, players who pick up their third booking in the second leg of the quarter-final will be suspended for the first leg of the semi-final, should their team get there. Barcelona have a few players just one mistimed tackle from a ban...
Which teams have made Champions League semi-finals?
One of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain will book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League, the final four of club soccer's premier competition. The margins are fine, the quality is high and the tension is unbearable for the fans of teams involved in these knock-out games.
Barca are looking to return to the semis for the first time since 2018-19, when they suffered an embarrassing second-leg reversal at the hands of Liverpool. Can PSG inflict something similar today?
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Team news! Well, not quite yet. But we do know a few players who will not be involved in the second leg of these Champions League quarter-final ties.
Here's the full list of those who have been ruled out of these crucial fixtures due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
PSG are looking all-white!
The French champions are playing in their white change strip today to avoid a clash with the Blaugrana's famous blue and red stripes. PSG have not had much luck in the Champions League in recent years, will this change of colours prove a lucky omen for Luis Enrique's side?
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Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain played out a five-goal thriller in last week's first leg at Parc des Princes and we're hoping for more of the same today. Both teams were able to rest key players last weekend meaning that the stars should be fresh and ready to put on a show.
Scene is set in Montjuic
Barcelona took the difficult decision to temporarily relocate from their iconic Camp Nou home for this year to allow renovation works to take place. Tonight they host PSG at Estadio Montjuic, a venue for the 1992 Olympic Games that has been repurposed for elite soccer.
Hello and welcome to AS USA, where we'll be bringing you all the latest news and updates from today's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain.
I'm Will Gittins and I'll be taking you through all tonight's action. Away we go!