Barcelona Edge PSG 3-2 in Thrilling Champions League Quarterfinal
Andreas Christensen's Late Header Secures Vital Away Victory
Match Report: Barcelona's Comeback Stuns Parisians
In a pulsating Champions League quarterfinal first leg, Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 away from home.
After a slow start, Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 27th minute, pouncing on a loose ball in the PSG penalty area. However, Paris Saint-Germain responded well, with Kylian Mbappé equalizing just three minutes later.
In the second half, PSG took the lead through Neymar in the 63rd minute, leaving Barcelona with a mountain to climb. But the visitors showed their resilience, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring a stunning equalizer just six minutes later.
With time running out, substitute Andreas Christensen emerged as the unlikely hero, heading home a cross from Dembélé in the 89th minute. The Danish defender's goal sent shockwaves through the Parc des Princes and gave Barcelona a crucial advantage heading into the second leg.
The victory marked a significant upset for PSG, who had been heavily favored to progress to the semifinals. Barcelona, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their comeback and will be confident of completing the job in the Camp Nou.
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