Barcelona : 2 -- 2 : Paris Saint Germain
FULL-TIME: PSG have done it! They go to the Camp Nou with a
fighting chance next week after Valdes' late error. Calamitous from the
goalkeeper, but brilliant for les Parisiens. The Ligue 1 leaders have
the momentum too!
90′ +5
That was the last action of the second half. FULL-TIME! PSG 2-2 FC Barcelona.
90′ +5
Paris has erupted. A superb game. They may have just the last
laugh in the Camp Nou next weekend. What a goal. What an ending.
90′ +4
Assist Zlatan Ibrahimovic
90′ +4
Goal Blaise Matuidi
90′ +4
MATUIDI!! It's 2-2! GOAL GOAL GOAL!!!!! The man suspended in the
second leg has given them a dream present. The equalising goal! Superb
run by Ibrahimovic, headed into Matuidi - and the powerful shot squeams
past Valdes into the goal. Amazing scenes.
90′ +3
Spare a thought for Thiago Silva - absolutely brilliant this
evening. At times, running the PSG defence all by himself. But PSG,
especially without the energetic Matuidi at Camp Nou - are staring at
the CL exit.
90′ +3
What can the Ligue 1 leaders do in Catalonia next week? They've
got to win, they've got to score at least two as Ibrahimovic is whistled
offside again. Ancelotti's men ruing their missed first-half chances.
90′ +2
The ball's in the net again, as Ibrahimovic fires past Valdes -
but he is clearly offside as he hands the assistant referee a powerful
stare. Barcelona winding down the clock.
90′ +1
Into added time at the Parc des Princes. And there'll be FOUR MINUTES.
90′
The writing's on the wall for PSG - as Thiago Silva screams at
his players to continue to the final whistle. Messi et al with a little
smile on the touchline. They've snuck through.
90′
GOAL! PSG 1-2 Barcelona - XAVI! He's done it! A superb penalty,
finding Sirigu go the wrong away. Tucked away in the right corner, and
he's given Barcelona the victory.
90′
It's upto Xavi to take this one. Well, well, well.
89′
Penalty Goal Xavi
89′
Yellow Card Salvatore Sirigu
89′
Late drama in Paris as Sirigu races off the ball and catches
Sanchez. It is clearly a penalty that. Unbelievable by the ever so
composed Sirigu. What a mistake.
89′
PENALTY TO BARCELONA - YELLOW CARD FOR SIRIGU!
88′
Fabregas into Tello, and back into Xavi who is orchestrating
play across the midfield. Superb by Fabregas who is advancing.
87′
Yellow Card Zlatan Ibrahimovic
87′
Some added time following the recent stoppages in play. Can PSG
get the goal that will see them travel across the border into Spain with
a victory? Three minutes to go in normal time as Lucas Moura is hounded
out by Iniesta.
86′
An absorbing fixture. An enjoyable game. Don't forget to rate
the match in Goal.com's matchcentre. Back on the field, and Gameiro with
a half-chance, but Alba is the player that is down.
85′
Yellow Card Daniel Alves
84′
Substitution 
Javier Mascherano 
Bartra
Javier Mascherano Bartra
84′
A controversial stat - Wolfgang Stark has overseen 5 Barcelona
matches in the Champions League. They're unbeaten in all five, including
a 4-1 win over Arsenal, the 2-0 semi-final win over Real Madrid in
2011, and the 0-0 draw with Chelsea in the semi-final first leg in 2009.
83′
SUBSTITUTION: Marc Bartra (on) Javier Mascherano (off) - in
fact, Mascherano is going off on a stretcher after a poor challenge.
Bartra on for the last few minutes.
82′
TV replays show Zlatan Ibrahimovic was arguably offside at that
goal after Thiago Silva had slammed the bar with his header. Mascherano
down, and Barcelona readying their third substitution.
81′
Substitution David Villa Tello
David Villa Tello
81′
Well, they've deserved it. No doubt about that. The tie finely
poised though Barca ahead on away goals at the minute. Barcelona still
rattled by that corner fiasco with the two players down. PSG are in the
ascendancy and baying for blood.
80′
A roar goes up by the PSG faithful, and it's an immediate
substiuttion from Barcelona - Villa off for Cristian Tello - which
brings immediate roars of approval from the Parisian fans!
79′
Goal Zlatan Ibrahimovic
GOAL! PSG 1-1 BARCELONA! GOAL!! PSG HAVE EQUALISED! ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC HAS DONE IT! Superb header on from Thiago Silva, after he had hit the bar, and Ibra has found the net with a bullet of a header!
GOAL! PSG 1-1 BARCELONA! GOAL!! PSG HAVE EQUALISED! ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC HAS DONE IT! Superb header on from Thiago Silva, after he had hit the bar, and Ibra has found the net with a bullet of a header!
79′
Well, the referee orders the two players off, and PSG have a
corner here with Barcelona defending with nine men. Comical. Menez keeps
the ball short, and PSG have been awarded another free-kick following
Pique's infringement.
78′
Looks like Javier Mascherano and Jordi Alba took the collision,
but Barcelona should've continued there. That's not upto the referee it
seems. PSG have a corner, but Barca want the ball back. No way.
77′
IBRAHIMOVIC! Oh dear, just saved well by Valdes - but Barcelona
have two players down after a nasty collision. Barcelona are angry that
play has been allowed to go on. They had been down for two or three
seconds before Ibra's chance.
76′
Substitution 
Javier Pastore 
Kevin Gameiro
Javier Pastore Kevin Gameiro
76′
SUBSTITUTION: Kevin Gameiro (on) Javier PAstore (off) - PSG have
a free-kick on the edge of the box. Delivered in by Menez, and headed
over by Moura - takes a deflection, and it's a corner.
76′
Alves was down after a challenge from Verratti - and
Mascherano's booking sees him SUSPENDED for next week's second leg. Oh
dear.
75′
Yellow Card Javier Mascherano
75′
Paris Saint-Germain race forward in anticipation from the
counter as Menez dribbles forward, aiming to find Ibrahimovic, but
Mascherano fouls him. And that's a booking.
74′
XAVI! Ohh, that lands right on the roof of the net. Takes a
sizeable deflection off Alex, and wrongfoots Salvatore Sirigu, but it's a
corner to PSG. Dealt with easily this time.
73′
Villa takes a tumble on the edge of the area, and Barcelona have
a free-kick right outside. 25 metres out, Xavi and Villa over it. What
can the maestro conjure up?
72′
Alves surges forward from the right, intertwining with Fabregas
brilliantly, before the Brazilian is denied by the brilliant Thiago
Silva.
71′
Verratti gets amongst the mix of things with a fine pass towards
Pastore, who tees up Maxwell on the edge of the area. Tight angle, and
on his weaker foot, it's a tame effort which doesn't trouble Valdes.
70′
Substitution David Beckham Marco Verratti
David Beckham Marco Verratti
70′
Indeed it is. Marco Verratti comes on for David Beckham for the
last 20 minutes. Don't forget to rate this match using the star rating
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70′
Marco Verratti readying up on the touchline - possibly ending
David Beckham's night as Jeremy Menez scythes down Dani Alves. Silly
from the ex-Roma star.
69′
DANI ALVES! Superb strike. Sirigu sprawling, but ultimately it
curls narrowly wide of Sirigu's goal. The right-back has been fantastic
tonight, and that would've capped off a stellar performance.
69′
PSG will have to score here. Don't fancy them taking a result at
Camp Nou with a midfield of Verratti, Chantome or Beckham. Matuidi's
suspension a big blow.
68′
Yellow Card David Beckham
68′
The Barca juggernaut races on as Alba is held off by Jallet -
and Beckham with a poor challenge on Sanchez there. That has to be a
booking. And it is. Yellow card for the ex-England captain.
67′
SUBSTITUTION: Ezequiel Lavezzi (off) Jeremy Menez (on) - can the
France international spearhead a PSG revival - he has 23 minutes to do
so.
66′
Substitution Ezequiel Lavezzi Jérémy Menez
Ezequiel Lavezzi Jérémy Menez
66′
BOOKING: Yellow card for Blaise Matuidi after tugging away at
Andres Iniesta. That means he will NOT feature at the Camp Nou next
week. Huge miss that will be for PSG.
65′
Yellow Card Blaise Matuidi
65′
Alexis Sanchez has spurned two chances in the space of two
minutes after being fed through by Fabregas. Still, the Catalans look
comfortable, as they aim to pick out an opening.
64′
ALEXIS SANCHEZ! Should've been 2-0. Absolutely poor defending.
Maxwell out of position as Alves sweeps in from the right, and fires a
cross towards Alexis - two touches too many, he sees his effort blocked.
63′
Matuidi leads the charge, with the tireless midfielder combining
with Ibrahimovic, and the cross in from the France international is too
close for Victor Valdes. Just couldn't locate the striker.
62′
Yellow Card Jordi Alba
62′
Second yellow card of the night, and it's for Jordi Alba. Booked
for what appears to be a late challenge. Nevertheless. PSG on the ball,
but they are unable to keep it for long.
61′
Good challenge from Lucas Moura, who wins the ball and sprays a
pass towards Ibrahimovic. The big Swede goes to ground so easily, as
Barcelona sweep up the field, and Sanchez sees a shot blocked.
60′
Xavi's corner is too high, but retrieved by Alba who maintains
his position and plays it back. Ultimately, it leads to another
Barcelona corner, this time to be taken by Xavi. Pique waiitng in the
middle. But there's nothing in that, either.
59′
Fabregas races away from Pastore, and the enterprising
midfielder finds his way into the penalty box and wins a corner off of
Maxwell.
58′
Statistic courtesy of ITV: Ibrahimovic has appeared in 6
quarter-finals, with 5 different clubs, he's appeared in one semi-final,
but not a Champions League final let alone a winner's medal!
57′
Jallet too unable to keep the ball after being set through by
Beckham. Flick in towards Matuidi, and Pique fires off Matuidi for a
goal-kick. Superb play between Matuidi and Ibrahimovic. Superb.
56′
Sto;; PSG 0-1 Barcelona here, as Ibrahimovic runs forward,
starting from midfield - but the cross in by Jallet sees him fail with
the first touch and be dispossessed by Dani Alves.
55′
Barcelona happy to sit on their lead, and keep the ball at the
moment. Xavi, Busquets and Iniesta calmly rolling the ball around before
Thiago Silva's mistake allowing Iniesta possession goes unpunished.
54′
Fabregas' attempted shot tackled away by Jallet, and the
right-back is forced to defend once more as Alba races forward on the
overlap - but he is successful once more. Barcelona content at the
moment.
53′
PSG with the counter as Lucas makes progress through the middle.
In towards Jallet, but the yellow-orange shirts crowd them out. Iniesta
ignites the Barcelona response....
52′
PENALTY?! NO! Fury from the PSG fans as Mascherano blocks off
Matuidi and both stumble towards the ground. Matuidi wasn't going to get
the loose ball anyway, but Wolfgang Stark waves away the appeals.
51′
BUSQUETS! Hit very well, but comfortable for the Italian
goalkeeper. Xavi takes his time with the delivery, prompting boos. It's
hit over everyone before Alba retrieves possession and tees up the
midfielder. Sirigu with a good stop.
50′
Fabregas aims to make some space on the right side of midfield,
but Thiago Silva watches attentively before blocking the ball away for a
corner.
49′
Beckham wins the free-kick and played quickly towards Lucas
Moura, with Jordi Alba taking the ball hurriedly. Nevertheless, it's the
Blaugrana who continue their upsurge through Iniesta.
48′
Fabregas unable to link up with the midfield ball as Thiago
Silva showboats a little - Barcelona are set to be the first side to
beat PSG in Europe since Hapoel Tel Aviv in 2006.
47′
Jallet making progress down the right leg, as PSG start the
second half positively. Not the best clearance from Alba, as Pastore
deflects the ball from the right.
46′
Substitution Lionel Messi Cesc Fàbregas
Lionel Messi Cesc Fàbregas
46′
UNDERWAY in the second half - and yes, confirmation -
SUBSTITUTION: Lionel Messi (off) Cesc Fabregas (ON) - what do you make
of that?
Lionel Messi has NOT returned for the second half. He has been substituted - confirmation on that in a second.
Chace Lorans comments: A 0-0 would have been fairer. PSG's
first half performance shows they can reach the final. Unfortunately,
Barcelona got lucky again.
What a half in Paris. PSG had been doing so well, matching their
Catalan opponents for vast periods of the game. Ibrahimovic's double
chance, Lavezzi and Busquets off the post, and Pastore's stinging effort
- but it's Barca who enter the dressing room ahead courtesy of Messi's
goal from a fabulous Alves assist. All to play for still here at the
Parc des Princes.
HALF-TIME: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 FC Barcelona (Messi, 38')
45′ +1
Into the ONE ADDITIONAL minute at the end of the first half.
45′
Coming upto the final minute of the half, as Barcelona aim to
see the first period out with a fine passing range. Messi looks to have
tweaked his hamstring. Will he return for the second half? Barca down to
ten at the moment.
44′
Beckham, Matuidi and Ibrahimovic lining up for PSG, as their
efforts are blocked at the other end. Barcelona weathering the storm, as
Messi appears to be a little fatigued. He's walking a little, as he
takes instructions from Vilanova.
43′
MESSI! Almost 2-0! Vilanova with his head in his hands as the
Argentine spurns a great chance. Races off the ball past Pastore, and
curling a fine effort just over the bar. He's warming up!
41′
Alexis thread through by David Villa and is in acres of space,
but he is called offside. Another TV replay of that Messi goal - and
it's PSG who are open for a split second. Devastating goal.
40′
Worth noting Daniel Alves' role in that goal. A superb pass from
him in towards Lionel Messi. Fantastic half from him so far.
39′
Out of nothing, against the run of play even. It's all gone
quiet in Paris. The mercurial Messi turns up to put his side in the
lead. Can Barca maintain their position? They're attacking once more!
38′
Assist Daniel Alves
38′
Goal Lionel Messi
GOAL! PSG 0-1 BARCELONA! MESSI! He had been anonymous before this, but it's a superb pass from Alves, intowards Messi on the edge of the area. Acute angle, tons of space, and it's a goal. Superb - his 8th of the CL campaign!
GOAL! PSG 0-1 BARCELONA! MESSI! He had been anonymous before this, but it's a superb pass from Alves, intowards Messi on the edge of the area. Acute angle, tons of space, and it's a goal. Superb - his 8th of the CL campaign!
38′
SANCHEZ! Good shot from the Chilean on the edge of the area, in
on his right foot, cutting in but it's taken a deflection. Corner taken
by Barca, cleared by Beckham. But Barca, are on the break again!
37′
Floated corner in by Xavi is headed away easy, towards Alves who
appears to be going for the shot, before launching a pass towards
Messi. The cross in from the Argentine is also dealt with.
36′
Messi finally given space deep in midfield, and he threads a
neat ball towards Dani Alves. The cross in is blocked away by Maxwell,
and it's a corner to Barcelona.
35′
Sanchez races down the wing, aiming to tee up Villa who is
lurking through the middle, but Alex clears up - albeit at the second
attempt. Lavezzi is fouled by Iniesta seconds later.
34′
Moura aims to control the ball well, on the halfway line, but
Alba's high foot earns him a free-kick. Beckham to take, in fact he's
done alright in the past half-hour to contain this great Barca side.
33′
Oh. Lavezzi is offside. Another run on by Ibrahimovic into the
path of the Argentine, but he is again marginally offside. Meanwhile,
André Gotti comments: PSG very driven and organized, come on!
32′
Good reaction from Thiago Silva who gets the ball away, before
being tripped by Alexis Sanchez inside the box. Free-kick awarded by
Wolfgang Stark.
31′
The Blaugrana attempting to penetrate the static Parisian
defence once more but they are being restricted to the midfield at the
moment. It's been a strong showing from PSG, but Barca are on the
rampage.
30′
@H18Khan A goal now would change everything! If PSG scores,
Barca is gone but if FCB scores, they will keep on scoring!
29′
Arian Poshka comments: Barca must be more disciplined or they can say bye to the Champions League.
29′
Lucas Moura with a superb lofted ball into the path of
Ibrahimovic up front. Mascherano and Alves at the back deal with it, but
only after coming off worse following the physical challenge the big
Swede imposes.
28′
Barcelona may be leading the possession count 75% to 25%, they
may have 233 passes to PSG's 77 but there's no question which team is in
front in the French capital as Jallet dispossesses Iniesta and hoofs
the ball away.
27′
@Apocalypse1785 on Twitter: Barca is trembling... A goal from Paris and it's all shattered.
27′
Dear me, this is breathless stuff. And this is the PSG side who
failed to beat teams such as Sochaux, Stade de Reims, Saint-Etienne et
al in recent weeks. Perhaps Leonardo was right, this team was built for
Europe!
26′
IBRAHIMOVIC! What a chance for PSG. Superb counter attacking
football after Alex makes the challenge at the back, allowing Lucas
Moura to perform the break. Into Ibrahimovic, who holds off his marker
and scuffs his shot slightly. Dear me.
24′
Xavi, Alba and Iniesta slip in passes on the left, as they look
to keep PSG at arm's length for the minute. They aren't able to keep
onto possession, bringing boos from the Parisien faithful.
23′
Iniesta! Good stop by Sirigu from the shot at the edge of the
area as Vilanova looks on pensively. Barcelona are yet to assert their
authority here.
22′
SUPERB TACKLE BY THIAGO SILVA! Lionel Messi attempts to work his
magic, dribbling past players in the box, but the PSG captain at the
death pulls off an important tackle to get the ball away. Ibrahimovic
counters against Pique, but can't force through a move.
21′
What do you make of the first 20 or so minutes? Can PSG
capitalise on their good start, or will Barcelona ascend? Tweet me
@mohammedali_93, or on the Goal.com matchcentre chatbox to your right.
21′
Busquets loses the ball, but PSG advance through Lavezzi who
advances after Sanchez becomes the second Barca player to give the ball
away cheaply. Into Pastore, but the first touch was awful. Barcelona all
over the place at the back.
20′
Looking at that Ibrahimovic free-kick, Valdes saw it late, going
down to his right with a one-fist save. Superb. Matuidi lunges in on
Busquets, and the referee ticks him off only.
19′
VALDES! SUPER STOP BY THE GOALKEEPER! It's Ibrahimovic over it,
and the sheer power sees it rip through the wall, and parried away by
Valdes. A wonderful stop. Corner to PSG, and it fizzles out for an
offside call.
18′
Yellow Card Piqué
18′
Beckham, Moura and Ibrahimovic all over it. Who will take it?
It's 25 metres out, and a fantastic chance for PSG.
18′
Well, Barcelona are conceding free-kicks, left right and centre.
Ibrahimovic runs at the heart of the Barca rearguard, and Pique takes
him down right on the edge of the box. A yellow card - and Beckham
stands over it. Well.
17′
INIESTA! Great chance, and it wasn't too far away. Alves a
constant threat on the right, and his innocuous cross is headed away,
but only towards Iniesta, whose curling shot was a whisker away.
16′
Quarter of an hour in, and almost no sign of Lionel Messi. The
cheers go up as PSG defend a threatening situation at the other end.
Confident tackling all round as Alves is dispossessed.
15′
PASTORE! Fantastic shot, and a good save by Valdes at the second
attempt. Beckham's delivery headed on by Lucas, and kept in by
Ibrahimovic. The Swede feeds Pastore on the edge of the area, and lets
fly from distance - it's thwarted though.
14′
Moura and Jallet intertwine on that right-flank, but Wolfgang
Stark awards PSG a free-kick once more after Moura goes down under the
challenge of Busquets who scythes down the Brazilian. Beckham-territory
anyone?
13′
PSG have a corner here, taken by Beckham but Alex's bullet
header flies well wide of Valdes' goal. TV pictures cut to Tito Vilanova
on the Barca bench - 10 weeks after undergoing treatment in New York.
Welcome back Tito!
12′
Alexis Sanchez starts the Barca move, which sees Alves and Villa
perform a one-two. Villa loses out, as Pique is forced to race forward.
Ibrahimovic dispossesses his former team-mate, and it brings cheers
from the PSG fans.
11′
LAVEZZI! Ah, it's offside. Fantastic dinked pass by Lucas Moura
as PSG press their opponents. The Brazilian's pass into the path of the
Argentine is marginally offside, but Lavezzi's shot palmed away by
Valdes nonetheless.
10′
Iniesta and Messi combine outside the edge of the box, as the
former slides in a through ball towards David Villa, making a run in the
PSG box. Sirigu clutches gratefully, however.
9′
XAVI! Not a great shot from the Barca midfielder. Alves finds
Messi on the edge of the area, and into Xavi - but the Spaniard's shot
rises well wide over Sirigu's bar.
8′
TV replays show that Lavezzi chance was fired towards goal
unwittingly by Busquets as he struggled back to deal with the chance.
Almost an own goal, and it's PSG who are currently on top.
7′
PSG fans sing enthusiastically following that chance. Messi with
a fine pass into Alexis Sanchez, who finds Alba on the overlap.
Brilliant run by the left-back, and his cross is headed away by Silva.
6′
What a chance for les Parisiens and they've continued their
surge up the field, buoyed by that chance. Pastore is unable to keep
possession as Xavi gets the ball away. The noise levels have increased!
5′
OFF THE POST! OFF THE POST! Chance for PSG after a wonderful
build-up. Lavezzi with the chance as he catapults a shot from a
brilliant one-two. It's off a Barcelona defender, but cannons off the
post at the second opportunity!
5′
Mistake by Matuidi almost allows Barcelona in, but PSG have
settled on the ball as they attempt a cross-field pass. Alba with a
slight push, but he's gotten away with it as PSG advance.
4′
Good movement by Alexis Sanchez who is stopped in his tracks by
Christophe Jallet at the back. Ezequiel LAvezzi tripped, and Lucas Moura
also goes down under the challenge of Busquets soon after.
3′
The ball's in the net, but it's no goal. Daniel Alves races in
from the wing, after a brilliant one-two, but is unable to get past
Maxwell, who he fouls in the build-up. Free-kick PSG.
2′
Boos go around the stadium as Mascherano almost teeters on the
ball as Ibrahimovic and Lucas Moura look to pounce. Barca have already
settled into their passing rhythm.
1′
UNDERWAY IN PARIS! Barcelona get us started, attacking from left
to right, in their away strip. PSG in their famous Rouge et Bleu. Let's
hope for a cracking game.
ICI C'EST PARIS! is the reverbarating call as referee Wolfgang
Stark takes the sides through the pre-match formalities. David Beckham -
who would have thought it?
The teams are out - and THAT UEFA Champions League anthem goes
around the Parc des Princes. What an occasion. Messi, Ibrahimovic,
Beckham, Iniesta, Xavi et al on show. FIVE MINUTES!
TEAM NEWS:
David Beckham makes a CL return, as Ancelotti goes for an attacking
4-4-2. In come Lucas Moura (return from injury) and Ezequiel Lavezzi
(rested) from Friday's game against Montpellier. It's a strong bench too
from the French outfit as Marco Verratti misses out. For Barcelona,
Victor Valdes returns, as do Jordi Alba and Xavi - both were injured at
the weekend as Iniesta, Busquets and Villa make starting returns.
FC BARCELONA: Valdés, Alves, Piqué, Mascherano, Alba, Xavi,
Iniesta, Busquets, Villa, Sánchez, Messi SUBS: Pinto, Bartra, Montoya,
Fàbregas, Alcántara, Song, Tello.
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: Sirigu, Silva, Alex, Maxwell, Jallet,
Matuidi, Pastore, Lucas, Beckham, Lavezzi, Ibrahimović SUBS: Douchez,
Sakho, Van der Wiel, Ménez, Chantôme, Verratti, Gameiro.
TEAM LINE-UPS:
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