When Paris Beat Barcelona's Dream Team
UEFA Champions League Match Information
Date:
8 March 2017
Teams:
FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain FC
Result:
6-1 (Paris Saint-Germain FC)
Goalscorers:
Paris Saint-Germain FC: Sergi Roberto (90'+5'), Edinson Cavani (62')
FC Barcelona: Luis Suárez (3'), Layvin Kurzawa (40' OG), Lionel Messi (50' pen.), Neymar (88' pen., 90'+1' pen.)
Attendance:
96,290
Venue:
Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
Summary:
In a thrilling second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie, Paris Saint-Germain FC came from behind to beat FC Barcelona 6-1 and eliminate the defending champions from the competition.
Barcelona took the lead in the third minute through Luis Suárez, but Paris Saint-Germain FC equalized in the 40th minute through an own goal from Layvin Kurzawa.
Lionel Messi put Barcelona back in front with a penalty in the 50th minute, but Paris Saint-Germain FC then netted two goals in quick succession to take the lead.
Neymar scored a penalty in the 88th minute, and then added another in the 90th minute to make it 6-1.
The victory was a major upset, as Barcelona had been heavily favored to win the tie.
Stats:
- Paris Saint-Germain FC had 54% possession
- Barcelona had 46% possession
- Paris Saint-Germain FC had 12 shots on goal
- Barcelona had 11 shots on goal
- Paris Saint-Germain FC had 6 corners
- Barcelona had 4 corners
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