Barcelona Stage Epic Comeback to Reach Champions League Quarters
Blaugrana overturn 4-0 deficit with stunning three-goal salvo in final seven minutes
Historic win marks first time a team has reversed a four-goal first-leg loss
Barcelona pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of the Champions League on Wednesday night, scoring three goals in the last seven minutes to clinch a 6-5 aggregate victory over Paris Saint-Germain and reach the quarter-finals.
The Catalan giants were staring down the barrel of a humiliating exit after suffering a 4-0 defeat in the first leg in Paris, but they produced a stunning display of attacking football at the Camp Nou to make it through.
Neymar scored twice in the first half to give Barcelona a glimmer of hope, but Edinson Cavani's goal just after the hour mark seemed to have ended their chances.
However, Barcelona refused to give up and three goals in the space of seven minutes from Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Sergi Roberto sealed a famous victory.
It is the first time that a team has overturned a four-goal first-leg deficit in the Champions League, and it is a testament to the spirit and belief of this Barcelona team.
The victory also means that Barcelona have reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the 10th time in the last 11 years, a remarkable achievement.
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