Match report

Barcelona Defeated by Paris Saint Germain 1–4 in UEFA Champions League

Barcelona
Barcelona
1–4
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Apr 16, 2024

Paris Saint Germain emerged victorious in a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona on April 16th, securing a 4–1 win. Barcelona took an early lead through Raphinha's goal but were reduced to ten men after Ronald Araujo received a red card. Paris Saint Germain capitalized on their numerical advantage with goals from Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, Kylian Mbappé (penalty), and another from Mbappé late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Barcelona 1–4 Paris Saint Germain
  • • Raphinha scored for Barcelona at minute 12
  • • Ronald Araujo was sent off with a red card at minute 29
  • • Ousmane Dembélé equalized for PSG at minute 40
  • • Vitinha and Kylian Mbappé (penalty) added to PSG's lead in the second half

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
  • 23 J. Koundé (D)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 33 Pau Cubarsí (D)
  • 2 João Cancelo (D)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 22 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 27 Lamine Yamal (F)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
  • 11 Raphinha (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Iñigo Martínez
  • 7 Ferran Torres
  • 14 João Félix
  • 32 Fermín
  • 26 Ander Astralaga
  • 30 Marc Casadó
  • 13 Iñaki Peña
  • 19 Vitor Roque
  • 18 Oriol Romeu
  • 39 Héctor Fort
  • 38 Marc Guiu
  • 17 Marcos Alonso

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 33 W. Zaïre-Emery (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 10 O. Dembélé (F)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Lee Kang-In
  • 11 Marco Asensio
  • 4 M. Ugarte
  • 23 R. Kolo Muani
  • 15 Danilo Pereira
  • 80 Arnau Tenas
  • 35 Beraldo
  • 28 Carlos Soler
  • 26 N. Mukiele
  • 1 K. Navas
  • 9 Gonçalo Ramos
  • 37 M. Škriniar

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    12' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphinha · Assist: Lamine Yamal
  2. Barcelona
    29' Barcelona Card · Red Card
    R. Araujo

    Professional foul last man

  3. Barcelona
    34' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lamine Yamal · On: Iñigo Martínez
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    40' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mbappe

    Argument

  5. Paris Saint Germain
    40' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Dembele · Assist: B. Barcola
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    45'+1 Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ruiz

    Foul

  7. Barcelona
    50' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lewandowski

    Foul

  8. Paris Saint Germain
    54' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitinha · Assist: Achraf Hakimi
  9. Barcelona
    61' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedri · On: F. Torres
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    61' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Penalty
    K. Mbappe
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Marquinhos

    Foul

  12. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gundogan

    Argument

  13. Paris Saint Germain
    77' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Barcola · On: Lee Kang-In
  14. Paris Saint Germain
    77' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ruiz · On: M. Asensio
  15. Paris Saint Germain
    80' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Zaire-Emery · On: M. Ugarte
  16. Barcelona
    82' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Cancelo · On: João Félix
  17. Barcelona
    82' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Frenkie de Jong · On: Fermín López
  18. Paris Saint Germain
    87' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Gianluigi Donnarumma

    Time wasting

  19. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
  20. Paris Saint Germain
    89' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe
  21. Barcelona
    90'+7 Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Raphinha

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 72% 90%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 21
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 284 581
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 9
xG 1.08 2.47
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 204 524
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted dramatically when Ronald Araujo was shown a red card for Barcelona at minute 29, leaving them with ten men and struggling defensively.
  • ▸ Kylian Mbappé's penalty goal in the second half secured PSG's lead and effectively sealed the match, despite Barcelona's early advantage.