The first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals produced thrilling results, none more so than Barcelona’s visit to Paris St-Germain, where the five-time winners staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-2 victory ahead of the second leg next Tuesday.
Former Leeds winger Raphinha was the standout performer in Paris, overshadowing Kylian Mbappe, who failed to make a significant impact.
Barcelona also fielded some record-breaking teenagers who displayed remarkable composure in the face of a hostile Parisian crowd when they were trailing.
Raphinha, in particular, delivered a “first-class” performance, showcasing his talent with two stunning goals. He had never scored in the Champions League before Wednesday’s match in Paris, but he made it seem effortless with the quality of his finishes.
Barcelona boss Xavi told TNT Sports: “Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski made the difference and Pedri helped us a lot. I’m very happy and very proud of the team.”
The 27-year-old was a danger throughout and had the most shots (six), shots on target (four) and touches in the opposition box (six) for Barcelona.