Luis Enrique Returns to Barcelona, Knocks Out Former Club in Champions League
Mbappe's Late Goals Seal Thrilling Victory
Paris Saint-Germain Rally Against 10-Man Barca
In a pulsating Champions League quarter-final clash, Luis Enrique made a triumphant return to Barcelona, orchestrating his current club Paris Saint-Germain's remarkable victory over his former employers.
Despite trailing 2-1 from the first leg, PSG seized control of the tie at the Camp Nou with a stunning second-half performance. Sergino Dest's red card in the 54th minute turned the tide in PSG's favor, and the visitors capitalized on their numerical superiority.
Andreas Christensen put Barcelona ahead against the run of play, but Kylian Mbappe equalized with a clinical finish 10 minutes before halftime. The French forward then stole the show in the closing stages, netting two more goals in the 85th and 90th minutes to seal a 3-2 aggregate win.
PSG's victory sets up a semi-final encounter against Manchester City. It also marks a bitter blow for Barcelona, who were eliminated from the Champions League in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2016.
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