Barcelona Pull Off Epic Comeback Against PSG to Reach Quarter-Finals
Historic Victory for Catalan Giants
Three Goals in Late Stages Stun French Champions
Barcelona pulled off one of the most epic comebacks in Champions League history on Wednesday night, scoring three late goals to stun Paris Saint-Germain 6-5 on aggregate and advance to the quarter-finals.
The Catalan giants trailed 4-1 from the first leg in Paris, but they roared back at Camp Nou thanks to goals from Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, and Ousmane Dembele in the final 10 minutes.
PSG had taken the lead in the first half through Kylian Mbappe, but Barcelona pulled level on aggregate with a penalty from Messi early in the second half.
The French champions then looked to have secured their place in the next round when Edinson Cavani scored a stunning goal to make it 3-1 on the night.
However, Barcelona refused to give up and they pulled two goals back in quick succession through Pique and Dembele.
With just seconds remaining, Messi then completed the comeback with a sublime free-kick to send the Camp Nou crowd into raptures.
Barcelona's victory is a testament to their never-say-die attitude and their belief in their own ability.
It is also a major blow to PSG, who have spent heavily in recent years in an attempt to win the Champions League for the first time.
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