Raphinha opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving Barcelona a 4-2 aggregate lead and raising hopes of a famous comeback after their first-leg deficit.
However, the tide turned when Araujo was sent off in the 29th minute for bringing down Barcola.
PSG Seize Control
Dembele equalized on the night with a sharp finish in the 40th minute, but Vitinha’s low drive from a corner leveled the tie on aggregate in the 54th minute.
The game took another dramatic twist when Mbappe scored from the penalty spot after a Cancelo mistake in the 61st minute, giving PSG the lead on aggregate.
Mbappe’s Late Heroics
Xavi and Barcelona’s goalkeeping coach De La Fuente were sent off as tensions boiled over. In the 89th minute, Mbappe smashed home from close range for his second of the night, leaving Barcelona needing two goals in the seven minutes of added time.
Despite Lewandowski nearly leveling the tie seconds earlier, Mbappe’s strike proved to be the dagger, sealing an improbable comeback for PSG.
Historic Night for PSG and Luis Enrique
PSG turned around a Champions League tie for the first time from a losing position, while Luis Enrique became the first former Barcelona coach to knock them out of the competition.
Mbappe’s five career goals against Barcelona are the most he has scored against any team in the Champions League.
