FC Barcelona have managed one of the most spectacular returns in soccer history by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 to win the round-trip series to total goals by scoring 6-5, Wednesday, and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
At the end of the game, sowing hysteria at the Camp Nou. FC Barcelona Became the first team in the history of the Champions League to be 4-0 behind the first leg since the creation of the current format in 1992-93.
In the other meeting, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang managed a hat-trick, Christian Pulisic scored a first goal in the continental championship and BV 09 Borussia Dortmund finished the Benfica of Lisbon with 4-0.
In Barcelona, PSG was almost certain to reach the quarter-finals after Edinson Cavani scored a precious goal to the salvo of three goals from the premises.
Needing three more goals to win the series, Barça appeared to have his back to the wall, even after Neymar scored on a free kick in the 88th minute.
However, the Brazilian forward returned to the charge on a penalty in the 90th minute and he then prepared the goal of Roberto which will pass to posterity. Barcelona is in the 10th year in a row.
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique, who has already announced his departure this summer, gave the accolade to Neymar and all who were in his neighborhood.
“I do not think anyone has stopped believing it. To all those who have faith in us after the defeat of 4-0, this victory is for them.” Enrique said to media.
On the other side, PSG head coach admitted his team did the best in the whole 90 minutes to reach next statge. “We have missed a golden opportunity and we know it. Everything we built collapsed in the last few minutes” said Unai Emery, who runs the PSG.
Aubemeyang celebrate his scores against Benfica. (Source:www.skysports.com)
On the other hand, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores a hat-trick as Dortmund hammer Benfica to move into the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Aubameyang had a penalty when Dortmund lost 1-0 in the first leg of the Round of 16 contest three weeks ago. However, he made up for that by taking his tally to seven games as Dortmund managed 4-1 on aggregate.
“I was not happy with my previous game,” said Aubameyang to media. “I wanted to show my teammates that I could do a lot better.” he added.