Barcelona's Subs Shine as Christensen Grabs Late Winner against PSG
PSG to Face Dortmund in Champions League Semi-Finals
Published: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
In a thrilling Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash, Barcelona emerged victorious over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a 3-2 win. The match was marked by the impact of substitute players, including Andreas Christensen, who scored a late winner for Barcelona.
PSG took an early lead in the 8th minute through Kylian Mbappé, but Barcelona equalized just three minutes later with a goal from Lionel Messi. Mbappé restored PSG's advantage in the 50th minute, but Barcelona fought back once again with a 69th-minute equalizer from Sergio Busquets.
With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Barcelona manager Xavi introduced Christensen into the game in the 80th minute. The Danish defender made an immediate impact, heading home the winning goal in the 89th minute.
PSG and Borussia Dortmund will now meet in the Champions League semi-finals after their respective victories against Real Madrid and Chelsea. The first leg of the semi-final between PSG and Dortmund will be played on April 27, with the second leg scheduled for May 5.
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