Barcelona slump to 4-1 home reverse against PSG
Kylian Mbappe stars for the visitors as they close in on last four berth
Match report and highlights
Paris Saint-Germain took a giant step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-1 win at Barcelona in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Tuesday night.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice for the visitors, with Lionel Messi and Neymar also on target for PSG.
Barcelona were left to rue a poor start to the game, which saw them concede twice in the first 20 minutes.
Mbappe opened the scoring in the third minute, finishing off a move involving Neymar and Messi.
The French forward then doubled PSG's lead in the 19th minute, after being played in by Vitinha.
Barcelona pulled a goal back through Pedri in the 28th minute, but PSG restored their two-goal advantage just before half-time when Messi scored from the penalty spot.
Neymar made it 4-1 in the 57th minute, with a superb solo effort.
The result leaves Barcelona with a mountain to climb in the second leg at the Parc des Princes on April 16.
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