Rough Night at Camp Nou
FC Barcelona suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat at home against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the 2024 Champions League quarterfinals, ending their hopes of advancing. Despite a 3-2 victory in the first leg in Paris, Barcelona struggled to cope with PSG’s early offensive. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 50th minute, and a red card for Ronald Araujo in the 58th minute further destabilized the hosts.
PSG Dominates After Barcelona Collapse
Mbappé added another goal in the 70th minute, followed by Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos completing the scoring at 79 and 90 minutes respectively, sealing a 4-1 win. PSG’s dominant performance overturned Barcelona’s aggregate lead, securing a 6-4 overall victory and a place in the semifinals.
Barcelona Reflects on Missed Opportunity
The loss was a bitter reminder of Barcelona’s famous 2017 “Remontada” against PSG, but this time the French side exacted revenge. Barcelona now turns its attention to domestic competitions, seeking to regain momentum and rebuild confidence after a disappointing European exit.
