Match report

Barcelona Stuns PSG 6-1 in Champions League Clash

Barcelona
Barcelona
6–1
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Mar 8, 2017

Barcelona delivered a stunning 6-1 victory over Paris Saint Germain in their UEFA Champions League clash, with Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and Neymar leading the charge. The match began with a flurry of early goals, setting the tone for a one-sided affair. Despite a late goal from Edinson Cavani, Barcelona maintained their composure and secured their place in the quarter-finals with a commanding performance.

Key Facts

  • • Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint Germain
  • • Luis Suarez scored in the 3rd minute
  • • Layvin Kurzawa scored an own goal in the 40th minute
  • • Lionel Messi converted a penalty in the 50th minute
  • • Neymar scored two goals, including a penalty in the 90th minute (stoppage time)
  • • Edinson Cavani scored a consolation goal for PSG in the 62nd minute
  • • Barcelona secured a dominant victory with six goals

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
  • 14 J. Mascherano (M)
  • 3 Piqué (D)
  • 23 S. Umtiti (D)
  • 8 Iniesta (M)
  • 4 I. Rakitić (M)
  • 5 Busquets (M)
  • 12 Rafinha (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 11 Neymar (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Turan
  • 20 Sergi Roberto
  • 21 André Gomes
  • 13 J. Cillessen
  • 17 Paco Alcácer
  • 18 Jordi Alba
  • 19 L. Digne

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Trapp (G)
  • 2 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 12 T. Meunier (D)
  • 20 L. Kurzawa (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 14 B. Matuidi (M)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 7 Lucas Moura (M)
  • 23 J. Draxler (M)
  • 25 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 9 E. Cavani (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Á. di María
  • 19 S. Aurier
  • 4 G. Krychowiak
  • 3 P. Kimpembe
  • 10 J. Pastore
  • 16 A. Areola
  • 21 H. Ben Arfa

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    3' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Suárez
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    5' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    B. Matuidi
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    14' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    J. Draxler
  4. Barcelona
    23' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Piqué
  5. Barcelona
    36' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Busquets
  6. Barcelona
    40' Barcelona Goal · Own Goal
    Layvin Kurzawa
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    42' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cavani
  8. Barcelona
    50' Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    L. Messi
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    55' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: Á. Di María
  10. Barcelona
    61' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Rakitić
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Cavani · Assist: Layvin Kurzawa
  12. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Neymar
  13. Barcelona
    65' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrés Iniesta · On: A. Turan
  14. Barcelona
    67' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Suárez
  15. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Draxler · On: S. Aurier
  16. Barcelona
    76' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafinha · On: S. Roberto
  17. Barcelona
    84' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ivan Rakitić · On: André Gomes
  18. Barcelona
    88' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Neymar
  19. Barcelona
    90'+1 Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    Neymar
  20. Paris Saint Germain
    90'+3 Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Meunier · On: Grzegorz Krychowiak
  21. Barcelona
    90'+5 Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Roberto · Assist: Neymar
  22. Paris Saint Germain
    90' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Marquinhos

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 16 25
Pass Accuracy 85% 65%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 578 239
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 10 3
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 492 156
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barcelona's early goal by Luis Suarez in the 3rd minute set the tone for the match, quickly putting pressure on PSG.
  • ▸ The own goal by Layvin Kurzawa in the 40th minute further widened the gap, leaving PSG struggling to regain momentum.
  • ▸ Despite Edinson Cavani's goal in the 62nd minute, Barcelona's overall dominance and clinical finishing secured their victory.