Clásicos de la Champions League
Barcelona's Epic Comeback Against PSG: La Remontada
March 8, 2023
On December 14, 2020, football fans witnessed one of the most epic comebacks in the history of the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona faced off against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their round of 16 tie, trailing 4-1 from the first leg in Paris.
Undeterred by the deficit, Barcelona came out firing in front of their home crowd at Camp Nou. Luis Suárez opened the scoring in the third minute, heading in a cross from Jordi Alba. The goal gave Barcelona a glimmer of hope, but they still needed to score four more goals to progress.
Barcelona continued to press forward, and their relentless attack eventually paid off. Lionel Messi scored twice in the first half, bringing the aggregate score to 3-4. Neymar added another goal in the second half, making it 4-4 on aggregate.
With time running out, Barcelona needed one more goal to win the tie. In the 88th minute, Sergi Roberto stepped up and fired home a stunning volley from outside the box. The goal sent Camp Nou into raptures, and Barcelona had completed the impossible comeback.
Barcelona's victory over PSG was a testament to their never-say-die spirit. Despite facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit, they refused to give up and ultimately triumphed. The match will forever be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.
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