Paris Saint-Germain reaches Champions League semifinals with 4-1 win over Barcelona
PSG overcomes one-goal deficit to advance
Mbappe scores twice in second half to seal victory
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) came from behind to defeat Barcelona 4-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Wednesday, securing a 5-2 aggregate victory and a place in the semifinals.
Barcelona entered the match with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, but PSG quickly erased that deficit. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for the French champions in the 31st minute, and Mauro Icardi doubled their lead just before halftime.
Barcelona was reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute when Clement Lenglet was sent off for a second yellow card. PSG took full advantage of their numerical advantage, with Moise Kean making it 3-0 in the 70th minute. Mbappe then added his second goal of the night in the 85th minute to seal the victory.
PSG's victory is a major upset, as Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in Champions League history. However, PSG has been in excellent form this season, and they will be a dangerous opponent for any team in the semifinals.
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