WEB Extended Highlights: Mbappe and PSG Power Past Messi and Barcelona 4-1
PSG Progress to Champions League Semi-Finals
Late Mbappe Goals Seal Thrilling Tie
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a dominant performance at the Parc des Princes, crushing Barcelona 4-1 (6-4 on aggregate) to secure their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Despite the absence of Neymar due to injury, PSG showcased their attacking prowess, with Kylian Mbappe taking center stage in the second half. The French superstar scored two crucial goals in the closing stages of the match, putting the tie beyond Barcelona's reach.
Barcelona had taken an early lead through Lionel Messi's penalty, but PSG swiftly restored parity through Mauro Icardi's header. The match remained evenly poised until Mbappe's late brace, which shattered Barcelona's hopes of a comeback.
With this victory, PSG avenged their 2-3 loss to Barcelona in the first leg and booked a place in the last four of the Champions League for the third time in the past four seasons. They will now face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-finals, with the second leg set to take place on May 4th.
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