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Lionel Messi and Co. threw everything forward, but a second miracle against Paris Saint-Germain like four years ago did not materialize.
FC Barcelona with Marc-André ter Stegen in goal could not make up the 1: 1 (1: 1) on Wednesday at PSG the 1: 4 from the first leg and were eliminated in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
With this, PSG also returned the favor for the painful knockout of the last 16 in the 2016/17 season, when Barca made it through 6-1 after a 4-0 defeat in the first leg.
Kylian Mbappé gave PSG the lead with a penalty kick (30th), while superstar Lionel Messi scored for Barcelona (37th).
In addition, Messi missed a penalty (45 + 3).
The Catalans were eliminated in the second round of the premier class for the first time since 2007.
Barcelona misses miracles
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Despite the clear first leg bankruptcy, the 26-time Spanish champions did not want to come to terms with the elimination.
Led by Messi, the Catalans started an assault run and created numerous chances, such as when Sergino Dest hit the crossbar (23rd).
But the first goal was achieved by the French, where superstar Neymar was still missing due to an adductor injury.
Instead, Julian Draxler was allowed to start in the starting XI.
After Clement Lenglet kicked Argentinian Mauro Icardi in the heels, Mbappé converted the penalty.
The world champion had already scored three times in the first leg.
But shortly afterwards Messi had the right answer with a dream goal in the corner.
The six-time world footballer could have scored the opening goal for Barça before the break, but his weak penalty hit Keylor Navas against the crossbar.
In the second round, too, the game only ran towards the goal of the Parisians, who holed up around their own penalty area.
It should be enough.
Because the guests continued to give away great opportunities such as Messi (62nd) or Sergio Busquets (70th).