When Paris Beat Barcelona's Dream Team: The Miracle of the Century
8 March 2017: A Night to Remember
Match Information
- Teams: FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain FC
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 8 March 2017
- Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona
- Score: Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain FC
On a historic night at the Nou Camp, Paris Saint-Germain FC defied all odds and pulled off one of the most extraordinary comebacks in UEFA Champions League history. Despite losing the first leg of their Round of 16 tie 4-0, the French champions rallied back in spectacular fashion, overcoming a four-goal deficit to eliminate Barcelona.
The match started disastrously for Barcelona, who conceded an early goal to Luis Suarez. However, the hosts slowly clawed their way back into the game and by half-time, they had reduced the deficit to 3-1. The second half saw Barca continue to dominate, and they eventually pulled level in the 88th minute through Neymar.
With the tie seemingly destined for extra time, Sergi Roberto emerged as the unlikely hero. The midfielder, who had come on as a substitute just minutes earlier, scored a stunning goal in the 95th minute to seal a miraculous 6-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain.
The result sent shockwaves through the footballing world and will forever be remembered as one of the most remarkable nights in UEFA Champions League history. It also marked the end of Barcelona's dominance in the competition, as they were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Juventus.
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