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Barcelona Defeat PSG 3-2 in First Leg of UCL Quarter-Final

Mbappe Shines as Barca Take Advantage of Araujo's Weakness

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Barcelona put on a dominant performance at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. The La Liga giants controlled the majority of the match and exploited PSG's defensive frailties, particularly the weakness of Ronald Araujo on the ball.

PSG's coach, Mauricio Pochettino, had ordered his team to press Barcelona's players relentlessly, with the exception of Araujo. This tactical decision backfired, as Araujo was repeatedly able to escape pressure and create chances for his teammates. The 22-year-old defender was exceptional in possession, using his strength and composure to shield the ball and make accurate passes.

Barcelona's dominance was evident from the opening minutes. They created several promising chances, with Kylian Mbappe particularly dangerous. The French forward was a constant threat for the PSG defense, using his pace and skill to create space and shoot on goal. He ultimately scored the opening goal for Barcelona in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Sergio Ramos.

PSG fought back and equalized in the second half through Lionel Messi's penalty kick. However, Barcelona regained the lead in the 58th minute when Ousmane Dembele curled a stunning shot into the top corner. Lionel Messi scored another penalty to level the scores once more, but Pedri's 90th-minute goal secured a crucial victory for Barcelona.

The result puts Barcelona in a strong position heading into the second leg at Camp Nou next week. They will need to defend their lead against a formidable PSG team, but they will be buoyed by the performance they put in on Tuesday.