Barcelona’s historic comeback against PSG in the UEFA Champions League is one for the record books. Let’s take a look back at the incredible match that took place on March 8, 2017.
The Build-Up
Heading into the second leg of the Round of 16 tie, Barcelona found themselves in a precarious position. In the first leg, played on February 14, PSG had secured a resounding 4-0 victory at their home ground, Parc des Princes. The odds were stacked against Barcelona as they needed to overcome this hefty deficit to progress in the tournament.
The Match
The stage was set at Camp Nou, Barcelona’s legendary stadium. The atmosphere was electric as fans filled every corner, hoping for a miracle. The match kicked off with both teams displaying their skills and determination.
Barcelona started strong, dominating possession and creating chances. However, it was PSG who struck first, with Edinson Cavani scoring a vital away goal in the 62nd minute. The score now stood at 5-0 on aggregate.
The game seemed all but over for Barcelona until something magical happened. In the span of just seven minutes, Barcelona scored three goals through Neymar (88′), Neymar again (90+1′), and Sergi Roberto (90+5′). The Camp Nou erupted in celebration as Barcelona completed an astonishing comeback to level the aggregate score to 5-5.
The Aftermath
The match went into extra time where no more goals were scored from either side. It came down to penalties to decide who would progress to the next round of the Champions League.
In a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, Barcelona held their nerve and emerged victorious, winning 6-1 on penalties. This historic victory will forever be etched in the memories of football fans worldwide.
Conclusion
The date was March 8, 2017, when Barcelona achieved the impossible and completed a remarkable comeback against PSG. This match will forever be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the UEFA Champions League. It serves as a reminder that in football, anything is possible, and no deficit is insurmountable.