Kylian Mbappe's Hat-Trick Gives PSG a 4-1 Advantage over Barcelona in Champions League
Mbappe Inspires PSG to Emphatic Victory
Kylian Mbappe put on a dazzling performance as Paris Saint-Germain secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. The French forward netted a stunning hat-trick, becoming only the third player to achieve the feat against the Catalan giants in the competition.
PSG Reach Champions League Semifinals
With this triumph, PSG have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time since the 2020-21 season. They overcame a daunting 3-2 deficit from the first leg and exhibited resilience to turn the tie in their favor.
The last time the French side reached the semifinals was in 2021. They also made it to the last four in 1995 and 2020.
Barcelona's Woes Continue
Meanwhile, Barcelona's Champions League woes continue as they suffered their sixth loss in their last eight matches in the competition. The defeat marks a setback for the Spanish giants, who have not reached the semifinals since the 2019-20 season.
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