Barcelona securest thrilling 3-2 victory over PSG in Champions League quarterfinal
In an electrifying UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday, Barcelona emerged victorious over Paris Saint-Germain with a score of 3-2. The match, played at Parc des Princes in Paris, was a rollercoaster of emotions and skill, showcasing football at its finest.
cumhuriyet.com.trBarcelona opened the scoring with a goal from Raphinha in the 37th minute, setting the stage for an intense battle. PSG responded quickly after the break, equalizing with a goal from Ousmane Dembele in the 48th minute. The home team then took the lead when Vitinha found the back of the net just three minutes later.
However, Barcelona was not to be outdone. Raphinha secured his second goal of the night with a close-range finish in the 62nd minute, drawing the teams level once more. The deciding moment came in the 77th minute when Andreas Christensen headed in a goal, sealing Barcelona's 3-2 win.
In another match on Wednesday, Atletico Madrid scored a surprising 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Rodrigo de Paul opened the scoring early in the fourth minute, followed by a goal from Samuel Lino in the 32nd minute. Borussia Dortmund managed to pull one back with Sebastien Haller scoring in the 81st minute at the Estadio Metropolitano.
The second leg of both quarterfinals is set for April 16, promising more high-stakes football action.