Barcelona Knocked Out of Champions League by Former Coach Luis Enrique
Mbappe Inspires PSG to 4-1 Victory in Second Leg
Luis Enrique Returns to Camp Nou to Haunt Former Club
April 16, 2024 (Barcelona, Spain) - Barcelona's Champions League title defense came to an abrupt end on Wednesday night as former coach Luis Enrique led Paris Saint-Germain to a pulsating 4-1 victory in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
The match turned in PSG's favor in the 24th minute when Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso was sent off for a second bookable offense. The Parisian outfit made the most of their numerical advantage, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Lionel Messi adding another to seal the win.
"We knew it would be difficult, but we didn't expect to lose by such a margin," said Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets. "We made some mistakes, and they punished us for them."
Luis Enrique, who won the treble with Barcelona in 2015, was delighted with his team's performance. "I'm proud of my players," he said. "They showed great character and determination."
PSG will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals, while Barcelona will be left to lick their wounds and focus on next season.
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