The Barcelona did not achieve the comeback against Paris Saint-Germain and was out in the round of 16 of the Champions League, which had not happened since the 2006-2007 season, when Rafa Márquez and Ronadinho were part of the squad run by Frank Rijkaard, at that time, Liverpool was responsible for causing the surprise.
With a football much superior to the first leg, the culé team arrived determined to overcome the 4 to 1 in favor of the Parisians in the Parc des Princes. Those led by Ronald Koeman achieved 15 shots on goal in the first half, but they lacked definition and surpassed a performance by Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
A penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé in the 30th minute and a superb goal by Lionel Messi from long distance in ’37, as well as a missed penalty by the Argentinian star, sealed the result of 1-1 that left a crushing aggregate of 5- 2 in favor of those directed by Mauricio Pochettino.
This is the first time in 16 years that neither Leo Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be fighting for the title, the elimination of Juventus on Tuesday at the hands of Porto also left the Lusitanian out.
With a newly elected Joan Laporta as club president, Barcelona will still be able to fight for a Copa del Rey title against Athletic Club and LaLiga, so far led by Atlético de Madrid by a six point difference over the Blaugrana.
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