Barcelona's UCL Hopes Crushed by Mbappe's Masterclass
PSG Advance to Semi-Finals with 6-4 Aggregate Victory
Mbappe Bags Hat-Trick as Barcelona Bow Out with 10 Men
Luis Enrique witnessed his former club, Barcelona, suffer a humiliating exit from the Champions League as Kylian Mbappe's brilliance powered Paris Saint-Germain to a 4-1 second-leg triumph on Wednesday.
With the tie delicately poised at 1-1 from the first leg at the Parc des Princes, PSG seized the initiative at the Camp Nou, taking a 2-0 lead through Mbappe and Moise Kean in the first half.
Clement Lenglet's dismissal just before halftime weakened Barcelona's resolve, and Mbappe took advantage, completing his hat-trick with two more goals in the second half to put the game out of reach.
Lionel Messi's consolation goal from the penalty spot proved to be a mere consolation as PSG secured a comfortable 6-4 aggregate victory and a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
Mbappe's stunning performance overshadowed Messi's contributions, with the Argentine maestro unable to inspire his beleaguered side to a comeback.
Barcelona's elimination marks a disappointing end to their Champions League campaign, while PSG continue their pursuit of their first European Cup title.
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