Barça hosts PSG this Tuesday, April 16 for the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League. Paris has its back against the wall after its defeat in the first leg (2-3). Follow the match live.
21:38 – Barça cornered (37′)
Araujo’s red forced Barça to cower even more in this Barcelona – PSG. The Parisians have settled in the opposing camp.
21:35 – Martinez replaces Yamal (34′)
Xavi must adapt after the red of Ronald Araujo in this Barcelona – PSG. Inigo Martinez replaces the sacrificed Lamine Yamal.
21:33 – Dembélé not far from finding the target (32′)
The former Barcelona player tries to punish in the wake of the red card but his free kick goes just over Ter Stegen’s goal.
21:31 – ARAUJO IS EXCLUDED! (29′)
THE URGUAYAN DEFENDER IS EXCLUDED! He intervenes illegally on Barcola and receives a red card. Dangerous free kick to follow for Paris and a huge blow for the Blaugrana.
21:29 – TER STEGEN’S STOPPAGE! (28′)
WHAT A STOP BY THE GERMAN! Mbappé is found behind and takes first intention on Barcola’s good cross but Ter Stegen goes to the ground very quickly and deflects for a corner.
21:28 – Mendes has no success (26′)
The Portuguese full-back tries to hurt his side but his cross, blocked, falls on him. No success for Nuno Mendes in this Barcelona – PSG.
9:26 p.m. – New corner! (25′)
Barcola overflows, uses Ruiz’s call, and tries to find him but his pass is deflected for a corner. Ousmane Dembélé tries his luck directly but it is not on target. Wasted opportunity for PSG.
21:24 – Barcelona’s huge pressure (23′)
This goal from Raphinha has, it seems, given confidence to Xavi’s men who are coming out more and more to try to hinder the Parisian recovery. Barça spectators are now making themselves heard in this Barcelona – PSG.
21:22 – Lewandowski doesn’t fit!! (21′)
The Pole had put himself in a striking position in the penalty area and is in a preferential position but his shot is too quick and fortunately for Paris. Every time Barça approaches, they are dangerous in this Barcelona – PSG.
21:20 – Cubarsi on the ground (19′)
The young Spanish defender took a hit from Ousmane Dembélé but eventually got up.
21:18 – New corner for Paris (17′)
On a prolonged center from Fabian Ruiz, the Parisians obtain a second corner in this Barcelona – PSG. It is played quickly on Mbappé’s head which does not fit.
21:15 – Dembélé lacks precision (14′)
The former Barcelona player is knocked down after a much too long hook. Paris must react in this Barcelona – PSG.
9:14 p.m. – RAPHINHA DOES FLY AGAIN! (12′)
The Brazilian receives a cross from Yamal and already surprises the Parisian defense. How cruel it is for the Parisians in this Barcelona – PSG.
21:11 – Big duels for Mbappé (10′)
The Parisian striker is already battling with Araujo and Cubarsi. For the moment, the two Barcelona defenders are taking the upper hand in this Barcelona – PSG like this big tackle from Araujo.
9:10 p.m. – The Parisian supporters also take the upper hand (9′)
As on the field, the battle of the first minutes in the stands was won by the Parisian supporters who have been widely heard since the start of this Barcelona – PSG.
9:08 p.m. – A first corner! (7′)
What a start to the match for the Parisians in this Barcelona – PSG! Ousmane Dembélé gets the first corner of the evening.
21:07 – Mbappé heavily whistled (6′)
The potential future striker of Real Madrid is widely whistled by the supporters of the great rival of the Merengues.
21:06 – Paris shows its fangs (5′)
From the first minutes of this Barcelona – PSG, the Parisians are at the front and impose a lot of pressure. For the moment, the Blaugrana are managing to manage.
21:05 – Vitinha tries his hand (4′)
The first strike of this Barcelona – PSG is for Paris and Vitinha. The Portuguese’s attempt is blocked by the Blaugrana defense.
21:04 – Barça leaves the ball (3′)
From the first minutes of play in this Barcelona – PSG, the Barcelonans are more in defensive mode.
21:03 – A first duel (2′)
Cubarsi and Mbappé engage in a first duel in this Barcelona – PSG and the Barça defender is already winning.
21:03 – Barcola on the left (1′)
Luis Enrique has already chosen to cover its tracks. On the official composition, Dembélé was at the forefront but the former Barcelona player is ultimately on the right.
9:02 p.m. – HERE WE GO!
This Barcelona – PSG is launched! István Kovács kicks off this huge football event. Paris, with its back to the wall, must absolutely win by two goals to reach the last four of the Champions League.
8:56 p.m. – Both teams return to the pitch!
Less than five minutes from the kick-off of this Barcelona – PSG, the two teams return to the field in a sublime atmosphere. The time for the big meeting has come!
20:49 – 23% chance of qualification for PSG
According to Opta, the Parisians have a 23% chance of qualifying after the first leg of this Barcelona – PSG.
3 – Chances of qualifying for the semi-finals for each of the 3 French clubs competing in European competition according to Opta’s predictive model:
???????? Paris SG – 23% (8th out of 8)
????⚪️ Marseille – 29% (5/8)
????⚪️ Lille – 27% (7/8)Outsiders. pic.twitter.com/75cYotcRVu
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) April 16, 2024
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