Barcelona's hopes of advancing to the UEFA Champions League final were dashed after a disappointing defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou. Despite initially taking the lead through a brilliant strike from Raphinha, Barcelona's fortunes turned sour when Ronaldo Araujo received a straight red card, leaving them with ten men.
PSG capitalized on the numerical advantage, dominating the game and securing a 4-1 victory on the night, sealing a 6-4 aggregate win. Barcelona manager Xavi expressed his frustration with the referee's decisions, attributing the loss to poor officiating. Xavi criticized the referee, stating, "It is pointless to discuss the game; the referee destroyed it all.
He changed the game and the entire tie. It was a disaster." PSG will now face Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals, with both teams aiming for a spot in the final at Wembley.
