When Paris Defeated Barcelona's Dream Team
A Night to Remember for PSG Fans
March 8, 2017
On March 8, 2017, Paris Saint-Germain shocked the world by defeating FC Barcelona 4-0 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. It was a stunning result that saw PSG overturn a 4-0 deficit from the first leg to advance to the quarterfinals.
Barcelona had been in imperious form in the buildup to the match, having won 11 of their previous 12 games in all competitions. They were also unbeaten in their last 10 Champions League home matches.
However, PSG were not overawed by their opponents. They started the match brightly and took the lead in the third minute through Edinson Cavani. Di Maria doubled PSG's lead just before half-time, and Cavani made it 3-0 in the 50th minute.
Barcelona were unable to find a way back into the match, and PSG wrapped up the victory in the 82nd minute through Julian Draxler. It was a famous victory for PSG, and one that will live long in the memory of their fans.
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