In a night of high drama at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Paris Saint-Germain produced a breathtaking comeback to defeat Barcelona 4-1 (6-4 on aggregate) and secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
Trailing 3-2 from the first leg, PSG looked to be in trouble when Barcelona took an early lead through Raphinha. However, the game turned on its head when Ronald Araújo was controversially sent off for a last-man foul on Bradley Barcola.
Turning Point: Araújo's Red Card
The dismissal of Araújo in the 29th minute proved pivotal. With Barcelona reduced to 10 men, PSG seized control, with Ousmane Dembélé equalising against his former club before half-time.
Mbappé Magic Seals the Deal
Kylian Mbappé, relatively quiet in the first leg, exploded into life with a second-half brace. His first came from the penalty spot after João Cancelo fouled Dembélé, before the French superstar capped off a sweeping counter-attack to put the tie beyond doubt.
Vitinha had earlier put PSG ahead on the night with a superb strike from distance, as Luis Enrique's tactical changes against his former club paid dividends.
Xavi Sees Red in Frustrating Night for Barcelona
Barcelona's frustrations boiled over when manager Xavi was sent off for kicking a water bottle in protest at a decision. The Catalan giants, who had been in control of the tie after the first leg, saw their Champions League dreams evaporate in dramatic fashion.
PSG will now face Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals as they continue their quest for a first Champions League title.
