Kylian Mbappé's Brace Leads PSG to Dramatic Champions League Comeback
Paris Saint-Germain Reaches First Champions League Semi-Final in Three Years
After Trailing 2-0 on Aggregate, Mbappé Scores Twice in Second Half to Clinch Victory
Kylian Mbappé's brilliance propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a remarkable 4-1 victory over Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, securing the French club's first semi-final appearance in the competition in three years.
Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, PSG faced an uphill battle at the Parc des Princes. However, Mbappé, the 22-year-old French international, came to the rescue with a stunning brace.
The opening goal came in the 27th minute, when Mbappé pounced on a loose ball in the Barcelona penalty area and unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner. His second goal, 10 minutes later, was even more spectacular. Collecting the ball on the left flank, Mbappé dribbled past several Barcelona defenders and curled a beautiful shot into the far post.
With PSG now leading 2-0 on aggregate, the momentum swung in their favor. Angel Di Maria added a third goal in the 65th minute, before Barcelona defender Clément Lenglet was sent off for a second yellow card.
With a man advantage, PSG pressed home their superiority. Moise Kean sealed the victory with a header in the 79th minute, sending the Parc des Princes into a frenzy of celebration.
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