Where the match is played:
Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
City: Barcelona
Capacity: 55,000 spectators8.28pm
Good evening and welcome to the live broadcast of Barcelona-PSG, a match valid for the second leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.8.28pm
The lights go up at the Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, it’s time for Barcelona-PSG! The top European competition is back, it does so by comparing the Blaugrana and Parisiens on Catalan soil in this return round; the recent meeting between the two teams, dating back to last Wednesday 10 April, was characterized by ninety minutes of pure spectacle, in which the sides gave life to a real battle fought with goals: the final result was 2-3 in favor of the Catalans, a brace from Raphinha and the goal in the 77th minute from Christensen effectively respond to the signatures of Dembelé and Vitinha. Today, however, it is Xavi’s team that opens its doors to former Barca player Luis Enrique: access to the Champions League semi-finals is up for grabs.8.41pm
The direction of the match was entrusted to match director Istvan Kovacs (Romania).8.41pm
Compatriots Marinescu-Artene are designated to assist the Romanian whistle; the official IV Man will be Mr. Fesnic; VAR station manned by Mr. Fritz, aided by A.VAR Dankert.8.41pm
OFFICIAL LINEUPS: BARCELONA (4-3-3). Taking the field: Ter Stegen; Koundé-Araujo-Cubarsì-Cancelo; Pedri-De Jong-Gundogan; Yamal-Lewandowski-Raphinha. Coach: Xavi Hernandez. Available: Fort, Alonso, Martinez, Casado, Romeu, Lopez, Guiu, Roque, Torres F., Felix, Astralaga, Pena.8.42pm
OFFICIAL LINEUPS: PSG (4-3-3). Guests who respond with: Donnarumma; Hakimi-Marquinhos-Hernandez-Mendes; Zaire E.-Vitinha-Ruiz; Barcola-Mbappé-Dembele. Coach: Luis Enrique. Available: Skriniar, Beraldo, Mukiele, Soler, Ugarte, Pereira, Kang-in, Kolo Muani, Ramos G., Asensio, Navas, Tenas.8.44pm
The choices of today preferred to Sergi Roberto, the trident consolidated up front with Lewandowski as the sole striker supporting the wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.8.48pm
Mirror module that proposed by Luis Enrique, who responds to the Catalan set-up with a 4-3-3, in defense of the mirror line-up Donnarumma, available again after the disqualification served in the first leg Achraf Hakimi, in the right-back position, who will collaborate with the central defenders Marquinhos and Lucas Hernandez and with his teammate Mendes, in midfield there is room for Vitinha in the midfield, supported by Emery and Fabian Ruiz at his side, for the attack the trident formed by Barcola and Dembelé is chosen to support the only one center forward Kylian Mbappé.8.52pm
The players are on the pitch to complete the pre-match warm-up phase.8.52pm
Kick-off scheduled for 9pm.8.52pm
1′GO! Off to Barcelona-PSG.9.01pm
1′The first possession of the match is administered by PSG.9.02pm
2′
Inaccurate verticalization by Emery for Mbappé, Barca recovering possession with De Jong.9.03pm
4′Marquinhos in an attempt to anticipate Lewandowski commits a foul, excellent coverage by the Pole who gets a precious free kick from midfield.9.05pm
7′First corner of the match, it is in favor of PSG and Vitinha is assigned.9.08pm
7′Insidious cross from Enrique’s midfielder, Lewandowski stands out and generously clears it out. He throws in for the French.9.09pm
9′Dembelé takes charge for his team by challenging Cancelo one-on-one, but the full-back maintains his position very well and closes down the Frenchman, allowing only the lateral foul.9.10pm
11′
Very quick technical flick from Barcola, who with a single touch leaps past Koundé and unloads for Vitinha, then the Portuguese anticipates the conclusion but Araujo comes out in good time and only allows the ball to pass.9.12pm
12′GOAL! RAPHINHA GOAL! BARCELONA-PSG: 1-0. Raphinha unlocks the lead, the Blaugrana have the lead! Action that starts from a very inspired Lamine Yamal, who travels several meters with the ball at his feet, challenges Mendes in speed and clears him, then reaches the baseline with a soft touch from the outside and finds the winning tap-in from Raphinha. Barcelona ahead, crucial assist from Lamine Yamal.9.15pm
14′Mbappé immediately tries to make the French react, but his control is out of measure in the penalty area and the ball becomes easy prey for Ter Stegen.9.16pm
17′Cross by Fabian Ruiz from the left, Cancelo stands out on the cross and deflects it for a corner. He will beat Vitinha from the flag.9.18pm
18′Corner that ends with nothing, PSG still in possession.9.20pm
19′
Cubarsi remains on the ground after a clash with Dembelé, Barcelona free kick from their own half.9.20pm
21′BOAT OPPORTUNITY! Mendes returns imprecisely, the return becomes an assist for Lewandowski who attempts the conclusion but misses the target by only a few centimetres. Deferral from the bottom for Donnarumma.9.22pm
24′Paris pushes hard, another chance from the flag which Dembelé takes charge of.9.26pm
25′Totally out of measure corner from the French winger, who effectively gives the goal kick to Ter Stegen.9.27pm
27′Dembelé shoots towards goal from a tight angle, Cubarsì sacrifices himself and sends it out with his back.9.29pm
28′
HERE’S MBAPPE’! Very powerful and close shot from the French star, a decisive reflex from Ter Stegen only concedes the corner. The match heats up after half an hour of play.9.30pm
29′TARGETS VERY FAST! The PSG winger leaves Araujo, a foul by the Blaugrana center back who knocks out the opponent and will be sent off. However, a foul that occurs outside the area will not be a penalty.9.31pm
29′DIRECT SENT OFF Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva: last man’s foul against Barcola.9.31pm
31′Free kick from close range in favor of PSG, Hakimi, Dembelé and Ruiz appear at the point of attack.9.32pm
32′Dembelé proceeds to finish the dead ball and send the ball just over the crossbar, Barcelona with ten men.9.34pm
34′
Barcelona substitution: Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana leaves due to technical choice, Iñigo Martínez Berridi comes on.9.36pm
37′Deep suggestion from Cancelo for Lewandowski’s movement, generous and effective retreat from Dembelé who intercepts the through ball and recovers possession by passing it on to Vitinha.9.41pm
40′GOAL! DEMBELE’ GOAL! Barcelona-PSG: 1-1. PSG equalizes the score just before half-time, with Ousmane Dembelé! Vehement restart from the French, with Vitinha who unloads the ball onto Barcola, then the winger projects forward and from the left out serves a precise low through ball which the ex-Barca player swoops in with timing to seal the equaliser. Everything in balance on Catalan soil, assist served by Bradley Barcola.9.43pm
40′WARNING Kylian Mbappé Lottin: head-to-head with Martinez in the Blaugrana penalty area.9.44pm
40′WARNING Iñigo Martínez Berridi: verbal clash with Mbappé who is sanctioned.9.44pm
42′
Raphinha’s foul against Dembelé, the French winger’s advance was halted without the need for a yellow card. PSG free kick from midfield.9.46pm
44′Last turn of the clock of the first half, then room for a possible recovery.9.46pm
45′There are 3 minutes of injury time reported by the match director, they will be played until the 48th minute.9.47pm
45’+1′WARNING Fabián Ruiz Peña: harsh intervention against Pedri.9.48pm
45’+2′The injury time will probably be extended due to the foul on Pedri and will be played until the 50th minute.9.50pm
45’+5′
KOVACS’ WHISTLE: the first half ends.9.52pm
The first half of this intense match ends after an additional 5 minutes, with the partial result set at 1-1. He challenges that in the first 45 ‘shows very high rhythms, reflecting the expectations of a big match on European nights; PSG starts off strong, trying to make themselves dangerous from the first moments with the initiatives of Barcola, Mbappé and Dembelé, without however momentarily finding the way to the advantage. An advantage that instead comes in favor of the Blaugrana side, in the 16th minute, with a highly crafted technical flick from Lamine Yamal who jumps and leaves Mendes on the spot, serves inside and finds the winning touch from Raphinha which makes it 1- 0 home. PSG, however, did not give up, the turning point came in the 31st minute with Barcola forcing Araujo to commit a foul: last man intervention from Xavi’s central defender and direct expulsion; French taking advantage of their numerical superiority, in the 40th minute it was Barcola who drew the winning through ball for Ousmane Dembelé, who cut to the far post and blocked Ter Stegen. The match continues until the 50th minute, the first part of the match which promises a sparkling second half.9.57pm
Teams in the locker rooms now taking advantage of the 15′ break.9.57pm
46′LET’S START ONCE AGAIN! The restart of the match begins.10.08pm
47′The first maneuver of the second half was played by Barcelona.10.08pm
49′
HAKIMI TRYING! Conclusion from outside the area by the Moroccan, the ball bounces in front of the eyes of Ter Stegen who with a reflex deflects it for a corner.10.11pm
50′WARNING Robert Lewandowski: aerial challenge with Hernandez which is judged irregular.10.13pm
52′WHAT A CHANCE FOR FABIAN RUIZ! Illuminating tip from Mbappe, who allows his midfielder to find himself face-to-face with Ter Stegen, then the Spaniard shoots diagonally, missing the goal by a few centimetres.10.14pm
54′Turn from the flag in favor of PSG, they will beat Dembelé.10.16pm
54′GOAL! VITINHA GOAL! Barcelona-PSG: 1-2. Paris Saint Germain takes center stage, the stamp is that of Vitor Machado Ferreira! From the development of a corner, Dembelé passes to Hakimi, who first prepares the basis for Vitinha’s conclusion, the Portuguese takes the suggestion and shoots from outside the area finding the far corner. Ter Stegen beaten, assist by Hakimi.10.18pm
56′
Xavi Hernandez SENT OFF: nervousness along the Blaugrana bench, the Catalan coach removed from the pitch.10.19pm
59′PENALTY KICK FOR PSG: decidedly unconsidered intervention by Cancelo who brings down Dembele in the penalty area.10.21pm
61′GOAL! GOAL MBAPPE’! Barcelona-PSG: 1-3. The Parisian team extends the distance, the seal belongs to Kylian Mbappé! Cancelo makes a reckless tackle against Dembelé, Kovacs awards the penalty. The number 7 appears from the spot and coolly shoots under the right corner, causing the visitors’ sector to explode.10.27pm
62′Barcelona substitution: Pedro González López out, Ferran Torres García in in his place.10.25pm
62′WARNING Marcos Aoás Corrêa: irregular swing against Lewandowski.10.25pm
64′
Blaugrana corner taken by Gundogan, the trajectory is treacherous but no teammate arrives at the suggestion.10.26pm
