Barcelona pull off one of the most epic comebacks in the history of the Champions League
Barça score three goals in the final seven minutes to clinch a 6-5 aggregate victory over PSG
FC Barcelona vs PSG 6-5 English Commentary HD 1080i The Greatest Comeback in UCL History
Barcelona produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the Champions League on Wednesday night, scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to beat Paris Saint-Germain 6-5 on aggregate and reach the quarter-finals.
The Spanish champions were 5-3 down on aggregate in the 88th minute but Sergi Roberto's goal in the 95th minute sealed a remarkable victory.
It was Barcelona's first victory in the Champions League since 2015 and their first quarter-final appearance since 2013.
The match was a thrilling end-to-end encounter, with both teams creating chances throughout.
Barcelona took the lead in the 3rd minute through Luis Suarez, but PSG hit back with two goals from Edinson Cavani.
Lionel Messi equalized for Barcelona in the 50th minute, but PSG regained the lead through Julian Draxler in the 71st minute.
Barcelona then scored twice in quick succession through Neymar and Suarez to take a 5-3 lead on aggregate.
PSG substitute Lucas Moura then scored in the 88th minute to make it 5-4 on aggregate and give PSG hope of reaching the quarter-finals.
But Barcelona refused to give up and Roberto's goal in the 95th minute sealed a famous victory.
The win was a major triumph for Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, who was under pressure after a poor run of form.
It also gave Barcelona a much-needed boost ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Madrid on Sunday.
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