Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-1, with Kylian Mbappe sealing the comeback victory as they knocked out the 10-man Catalan team in a thrilling match.

Kylian Mbappe was the hero for Paris Saint-Germain as they secured a stunning comeback victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The French striker scored twice, including a last-minute goal, to help PSG overturn a 3-2 deficit from the first leg and win 4-1 on the night, progressing 6-4 on aggregate.

Barcelona started the match strongly, with Raphinha scoring an early goal to give them a 1-0 lead. However, PSG were given a lifeline when Ronald Araujo was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bradley Barcola.

Ousmane Dembele took advantage of the extra man and equalized for PSG just before half-time. In the second half, PSG dominated the game and took the lead through Vitinha’s long-range strike. Mbappe then sealed the victory with a clinical penalty, putting PSG ahead on aggregate. He added a fourth goal late in the game to complete the comeback and set up a semi-final clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona will be left to rue Araujo’s sending off, which completely changed the course of the tie. Despite keeping Mbappe quiet for most of the two legs, Barcelona couldn’t hold on and suffered a heavy defeat. Mbappe’s performance will only further fuel speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid in the summer.

The player of the match was Dembele, who scored the crucial equalizer and won the penalty that put PSG in control of the tie. Both teams had standout performers, but it was PSG who ultimately came out on top.

Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased the quality and drama of the Champions League. PSG’s comeback will go down in history, while Barcelona will be left to reflect on what could have been.