Match Report: Kylian Mbappe's Hat-Trick Inspires PSG to Champions League Victory at Barcelona
Subheadline: Barcelona's Dembele Sent Off as PSG Fights Back for Stunning Comeback
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On a memorable night at the Camp Nou, Kylian Mbappe etched his name into Champions League history as he became only the third player to score a hat-trick against Barcelona. The French forward led Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a stunning 4-1 victory over the Catalan giants, securing a vital advantage in their Round of 16 tie.
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Despite Barcelona taking an early lead through Lionel Messi, PSG seized the initiative after Ousmane Dembele's bizarre red card for dissent just before halftime. Mbappe leveled the score shortly after, and PSG took control of the match with two more goals from the 22-year-old in the second half.
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Moise Kean added a fourth for PSG late on, completing a remarkable comeback that leaves Barcelona facing an uphill battle in the second leg. Mbappe's heroics continue his exceptional season, where he has now scored 21 goals in all competitions for PSG.
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The victory marks a significant boost for PSG's Champions League ambitions and extends their unbeaten run to 23 matches in all competitions. Barcelona, on the other hand, will need to regroup and produce a Herculean effort in Paris if they wish to overturn the deficit and progress to the quarterfinals.
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