PSG defeats Barcelona in 2017 Champions League

On 14 February 2017, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Barcelona 4-0 in the round of 16 of the 2016-2017 UEFA Champions League at the Parc des Princes. The match saw strong performances from several PSG players, including goals from Ángel Di María, Julian Draxler, and Edinson Cavani.

Barcelona's historic comeback

Three weeks later, on 8 March 2017, Barcelona made history by overturning a 4-0 deficit at the Camp Nou. They defeated PSG 6-5 on aggregate after a dramatic second-leg match that included goals from Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi, and Neymar, as well as an own goal by Layvin Kurzawa.

The rivalry's long history

The rivalry between PSG and Barcelona dates back to the 1994-1995 season, when PSG faced Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Though PSG reached the semifinals for the first time, they lost to AC Milan. The two teams met again in the 2012-2013 Champions League quarterfinals, with PSG managed by Carlo Ancelotti and David Beckham in the starting lineup.

PSG avenges 2017 loss in 2021

In the 2020-2021 Champions League, PSG avenged their 2017 defeat with a 4-1 victory at the Camp Nou. Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick, becoming the first player to achieve this feat at the Camp Nou in Champions League history since Andriy Shevchenko in 1997. The match took place on 16 February 2021, with PSG missing Neymar and Ángel Di María.