PSG reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League thanks to a 5-2 aggregate win over Barcelona in the last 16.
The second leg finished 1-1 in Paris this evening but Lionel Messi missed the chance to stage a comeback for his side after seeing his penalty saved.
- RESULT: PSG 1-1 Barcelona
- PSG XI: Navas, Florenzi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Kurzawa, Paredes, Gueye, Veratti, Draxler, Mbappe, Icardi
- Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Dest, Sergio, Alba, Mingueza, De Jong, Dembele, Lenglet, Pedri, Messi, Griezmann
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BONNE NUIT DE PARIS
And a good night for Paris.
PSG are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after standing up to a Barcelona onslaught at the Parc des Princes.
In truth, the home defence – marshalled superbly by Marquinhos – never looked troubled after Lionel Messi had a penalty saved in first half injury time by the equally-excellent Keylor Navas.
The spotkick stop meant that Messi was unable to add to his astonishing equaliser – a swerving blaster from 30 yards – and means the Argentine bows out before the Last Eight for the first time since 2007.
With his future at the Camp Nou still in doubt, has the Champions League seen the last of Messi in a Barcelona shirt?
PSG, on the other hand, go marching on, led by Kylian Mbappe, whose four goals over the two legs ensured their progress, and made the 22-year-old the youngest to ever reach 25 goals in the competition.
Can they go one step further than last season to win the tournament? Write them off at your peril.
That’s all from the French capital, but tune in on Friday week to discover who Mauricio Pochettino’s men will face in the next round.
Goodbye.
SUPER SAVER
With nine saves this evening, Keylor Navas recorded the most in a Champions League knockout game since Manuel Neuer in 2017.
And the German didn’t have to stop a Lionel Messi penalty.
IN FOR THE KYL
The first player to score four goals against Barcelona in a two-legged Champions League tie, and the youngest ever player to hit 25 goals in the competition. No wonder Kylian Mbappe is feeling pleased with himself.
THE KEY-LOR TO SUCCESS
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas produced a string of fine saves to deny Barcelona at the Parc des Princes this evening including a penalty stop from Lionel Messi.
I dedicate my penalty save to Sergio Rico, who is going through some difficult moments with his family.
Keylor Navas
FULL TIME STATS
It ends all square on the night, but Barcelona dominated in every area. A missed opportunity by the La Liga side, or a defensive masterclass from the French champions?
MESSI BOWS OUT
There will be no Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 seasons, and that means no Lionel Messi.
After Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus were eliminated last night, is this the changing of the guard?
FT: PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
A fine match – and a brilliant tie – ends with PSG advancing into the Champions League quarter-finals. The Catalans performed extremely well at the Parc des Princes but couldn’t add to Lionel Messi’s sensational first half equaliser, especially after the Argentine had a penalty saved by Keylor Navas. PSG defended admirably, and have their reward for a superb first leg display at the Camp Nou.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
90+2. Into the second of three added minutes, and finally Barcelona’s collective shoulders have dropped.
It’s not going to be Barca’s night. It’s not going to be Messi’s night.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
90. After soaking up so much pressure, PSG nearly cap the tie in what would have been fitting style.
Mbappe brings the ball the forward on the left, considers Icardi to his right but chooses to go it alone. He then skips past Lenglet with ease and weighs up Ter Stegen, only to crash a shot high and wide of the near post.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
89. Icardi goes into the book for pulling back De Jong.
The striker may have had more yellow cards in the second half than he has had touches.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
88. Griezmann attempts to whip one last cross into the feet of Messi, but it’s cut out by – who else? – Marquinhos.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
85. Barcelona register another attempt at goal, but Griezmann’s blast over from just outside the area is only going to eat up a few more seconds of time.
PSG are almost there. The demons of 2017 are close to be exorcised.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
84. Marco Verratti goes off and is replaced by Rafinha.
Who wants to sign my petition demanding the return to two substitutes, numbered 12 and 14?
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
82. The game is now being played almost entirely around the edge of the PSG penalty area.
Alba, Griezmann, Messi, Trincao and Moriba all have the opportunity to either shoot or cross, but instead go looking for the extra space in the hope of creating better.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
79. Three more changes for Barcelona bring the introduction of Miralem Pjanic, Martin Braithwaite, and – for his Champions League debut – 18-year-old Ilaix Moriba.
Off go Sergio Busquets, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
77. There’s a rare chance for PSG to break, but Mbappe’s pass in the intended direction of Icardo is well short of its target.
The hosts are yet to have a single touch in the Barcelona’s box in this second half.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
75. Now it’s Dembele, who is frustrated in his attempts to reach a cross fired across the six-yard box.
The hope is slowly draining from these Barcelona players.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
74. The PSG defence continue to do their job in numbers, first heading clear the free-kick swung into the box, and then blocking Trincao’s excellent follow-up volley.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
73. Messi wins a free-kick, five yards outside the box and towards the corner of the penalty area.
The Spanish side simply must score soon.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
71. Barcelona maintain the pressure, but Navas, Marquinhos and co. are holding firm
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
69. Busquets! Saved by Navas!
For the third time this evening, Sergio Busquets meets a Barcelona corner at the near post, and glanced a header towards goal.
It should be routine for Navas, but the keeper sees it later and has to react late in order to push it away.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
68. Last gasp defending again from the hosts.
Messi is lurking inside the area for a cross that fails to reach him thanks to, first, Danilo, and then Marquinhos.
The best Barca can muster is a corner.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
66. Another Barca substitution. On paper it looks an attacking one with a forward on for a defender, but Sergino Dest has been so advanced tonight that it’s unlikely to see much of a change in shape.
Francisco Trincao is on in his place.
PSG 1-1 BARCELONA (5-2 AGG)
63. Anthony Taylor is on the receiving end of a blasted volley at close quarters, taking it full on the backside.
I’m glad there’s something we can laugh about tonight.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
