Barcelona's Epic Comeback: La Remontada
The Second Leg of a UEFA Champions League Tie
In March 2017, Barcelona achieved one of the most remarkable comebacks in UEFA Champions League history when they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 in the second leg of their round of 16 tie, overturning a four-goal deficit from the first leg.
The First Leg
In the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Barcelona suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat. Ángel Di María, Julian Draxler, Edinson Cavani, and Thomas Meunier all scored for PSG, leaving Barcelona with an almost insurmountable task in the second leg.
The Comeback
However, Barcelona showed their fighting spirit in the second leg at Camp Nou. Luis Suárez scored twice in the first half to give Barcelona hope, and Neymar added a third goal in the 88th minute. With the score at 3-1, Barcelona needed three goals in the remaining two minutes of stoppage time to advance.
In an incredible turn of events, Sergi Roberto scored in the 95th minute to send Barcelona into the next round. The 6-1 victory was the largest comeback in UEFA Champions League history, and it is remembered as one of the most remarkable matches in the competition's history.
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