Mbappe Hattrick Blasts Barcelona To Set Up PSG Semifinal Berth
PSG Reach Last Four With Decisive Win
Paris Saint-Germain have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semifinals after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick inspired a thrilling 4-1 victory at Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
The French superstar became only the third player to score a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona, joining Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski in the exclusive club.
Mbappe's stunning performance overshadowed Lionel Messi's early goal for Barcelona, with the French forward scoring twice in the first half and completing his hat-trick in the second half.
Barcelona, who were without a number of key players due to injury, looked stunned by the pace and power of PSG.
The win gives PSG a commanding lead heading into the second leg at the Parc des Princes on March 10th.
Match Highlights
- Mbappe opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a clinical finish from close range.
- Messi equalized for Barcelona in the 37th minute with a stunning free-kick.
- Mbappe restored PSG's lead in the 65th minute with a brilliant individual effort.
- Moise Kean made it 3-1 in the 70th minute with a header from a corner.
- Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with a composed finish from the edge of the area.
PSG will be confident of finishing the job in the second leg and reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2021.
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