You could feel the intense atmosphere as both teams warmed up, and it took less than 7 minutes for Kang Lee to test Donnaruma’s resolve, almost nutmegging the goalkeeper for a sensational opener! Lewandowski almost had his goal in the 20th minute, but thanks to a goal-line clearance from Nuno Mendez, the game remained intense.
Yamal’s sensational swipe into the box had Donarumma coming out to whisk the ball out of danger, but it fell kindly to Raphinha, who made no mistake and made Parc de Princes Stadium lousy putting Barca ahead with a 1-0 lead!
The second half resumed as fans urged their talisman Mbappe to get into rhythm, and Dembele, initially the poorest player, equalized with a beauty! Legends never die, they say. Just 51 minutes in, Vintinha walked into the defense and poked it in nice and easy, leaving the away end in silence 2-1.
Barcola then sent a cracker, which Ter Stegen deflected onto the post and out of action. Barca found themselves on the back foot, and more excitement seemed imminent as Mbappe still wasn’t on the scoresheet.
Raphinha, despite being the most anonymous, bagged another goal with a good run in the middle and a great ball from Pedri. Dembele hit the post in the 74th minute, adding to the thrilling second half. Barca took the lead again as Christensen’s entrance proved decisive. What a turn of events! It ended 3-2 in favor of Barca.
Kang Lee was a standout performer tonight but was eventually substituted. Mbappe and Dembele didn’t meet our expectations, but Barca leaped ahead in the chance to qualify for the next round. The first leg of the quarter-finals has been heartwarming, thrilling, and goal-worthy, setting the stage for an epic second leg! โฝ๏ธโจ #ChampionsLeague #FootballFrenzy #ThrillingMoments #BarcaVsPSG
