Barcelona were eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Champions League in the most difficult way possible. The victory at Parc des Princes (3-2) and the 1-0 lead at Montjuic were not enough for the Catalans, who conceded four goals against Paris Saint-Germain with one less player and bid farewell to the end of the competition.The Blaugrana’s strategist, Xavi Hernandez, could not come to terms with Ronald Araujo’s sending off, which changed the game in its roots. He was sent off in the 56th minute, right after Vitinha’s goal for the Saints’ ‘taking the wheel’ in the doubleheader.UCL: Three red cards, Dembele and Mbappe kill Barca in shocking PSG comebackIt turned out that there was no coming back for the home team in this match.”I am dissatisfied, angry, because I think the match was equal. When it was 11 on 11 we were well organized. It was too much for me to show the red card at such a moment, from then on it was a completely different game. I told the referee that he is very bad, that he is a disaster, that he does not understand football. That killed the game. It changed everything. I don’t like to talk about referees, but we have to speak up, we can’t be silent. Barca will try again. We had a very worthy performance in the Champions League, I would say we were outstanding,” said the Barcelona coach.Paris Saint-Germain will fight against Borussia Dortmund for the grand final, while Barca said goodbye to practically the last chance to win the trophy this season.Xavi after Barcelona’s exit from the #UCL followed by Theirry’s reaction to the Barca boss’s comments 👀 pic.twitter.com/P0B3brsaAb— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 16, 2024 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUEQuarterfinals – second legTuesdayDortmund – Atl. Madrid 4-2 (2-0)/Brandt 34, Maatsen 39, Fullkrug 71, Sabitzer 74 – Hummels 49 og, Correa 64/Dortmund win 5-4 on aggBarcelona – PSG 1-4 (1-1)/Raphinha 12 – Dembele 40, Vitinha 54, Mbappe 61 pen, 89/PSG win 6-4 on aggWednesday22:00: (2.45) Bayern (3.60) Arsenal (2.95) /first leg 2-2/22:00: (1.67) Man.City (3.80) Real Madrid (5.30) /first leg 3-3/***odds are subject to change***
