This goal pushed Paris Saint-Germain, who had worked hard for most of the game, to the edge of the cliff again.
Within thirty minutes, two goals need to be scored, and at the same time, Barcelona cannot score any more goals.
If it was the first half, Paris Saint-Germain thought it was still possible, but in the second half, Barcelona returned to that invincible state.
Paris Saint-Germain's players had a look of despair on their faces.
The most terrible thing is not to make you despair, but to make you despair again after giving you hope. This is the most terrible thing.
Although the game only lasted sixty minutes, Di Maria was obviously exhausted.
Because this game basically relied on Di Maria and Neymar to attack with the ball on both sides and pull Barcelona's defense line, so the physical exertion of the two of them was very high.
After the restart, Barcelona continued their suffocating high-position press, and Paris Saint-Germain's midfielder and frontcourt were unable to resist.
Along the way, Paris Saint-Germain's players could only pass the ball backwards frequently, and Barcelona's defense followed them closely this time, pressing directly in front of Paris Saint-Germain's penalty area.
Paris Saint-Germain's players were forced to pass back and forth near the baseline, which was very dangerous. Several times they passed back to the goalkeeper, which made the fans at the scene break into a cold sweat.
This is because their frontcourt trio is no longer able to come back to catch the ball.
Neymar, Icardi, and Di Maria could only stand in the midfield position, moving slowly, trying to regain their breath.
However, Paris Saint-Germain's midfielder and backfielder were unable to play the ball at all. In the end, they were forced to kick the ball into the frontcourt with a big kick.
However, the frontcourt players who can no longer run have no control over this kind of ball.
The ball returned to Barcelona's feet.
Barcelona's suffocating defense overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain.
When the ball reached Barcelona's feet, Paris Saint-Germain's players felt a sense of relief inexplicably.
Although the ball possession was switched, for the Paris Saint-Germain players, it seemed that the game had become easier. We only needed to defend.
Like just now, the opponent may intercept the ball at any time and then play a fast break. The psychological pressure is too great.
Barcelona's lineup has already suppressed Paris Saint-Germain. The three forwards no longer have the ability to defend. Even Neymar doesn't have the intention to compete with Li Mingyu in the first half.
This is the biggest reason why Paris Saint-Germain has been unable to perform in recent years, it is the lack of a good midfielder.
Although Mbappe and Neymar are very powerful, when facing the teams like Ligue 1, they don't need the entire team, just the two of them can complete the offense.
But when you come to the Champions League arena, that kind of defensive intensity and that kind of defensive awareness are definitely not something you can win alone.
Although Neymar scored a goal, a lot of dribbling and one-on-one battles with Li Mingyu consumed a lot of energy.
At this time, Li Mingyu can still easily participate in Barcelona's offense, but Neymar has already begun to walk on the court.
Without the blocking of three forwards, Paris Saint-Germain feels like it is missing three people.
Barcelona's attack soon pressed in front of Paris Saint-Germain's goal.
Paris Saint-Germain's defense has also become more cautious. A foul in this position is as easy as taking a penalty kick for Li Mingyu.
Li Mingyu received a cross pass from Messi three to five meters in front of the arc of the penalty area.
After passing the ball, Messi and Griezmann suddenly moved forward quickly at the same time, and Li Mingyu also made a move to pass the ball.
Paris Saint-Germain's defensive front also moved back into the penalty area.
Li Mingyu used his right foot to make a kick, and the football drew an arc and flew into the small penalty area.
Griezmann reluctantly took off under the close defense of the opponent, but was still some distance away from the football.
However, something shocking happened.
The ball didn't touch anyone in the penalty area. It landed in the small penalty area. After bouncing off the ground, it actually rubbed the inside of the post and bounced into the Paris Saint-Germain goal.
Goalkeeper Navas had a dull look on his face, because in his judgment just now, the ball was a pass, and what he needed to guard against was the person who headed the ball. He ignored the trajectory of the football, and in his judgment, if the football did not hit the ball, it would have bounced off the baseline.
Who would have known that the football would go straight into Paris Saint-Germain's goal after bouncing off the ground.
Li Mingyu also looked surprised after seeing the goal.
I really wanted to pass this ball, but I didn't expect it to be unintentional!
Li Mingyu raised his arms high and cheered excitedly.
This ball completely destroyed the fighting spirit of Paris Saint-Germain players.
The Paris Saint-Germain players in the penalty area all collapsed on the ground as if they had lost their souls.
There was confusion in their eyes.
The boss behind Paris Saint-Germain is Tamim Al Thani, who is currently in charge of Qatar.
Paris Saint-Germain, who is not short of money, has worked hard to build a super strong team over the years.
Although Paris Saint-Germain has almost dominated Ligue 1 in recent years.
Within 11 years since the Qatar consortium took over, they have won 8 Ligue 1 championships. Their terrifying dominance makes them stand out among the rest.
However, in their most important Champions League competition, in the 2019-2020 season, Paris Saint-Germain reached the Champions League finals for the first time in team history and met the Bundesliga king Bayern Munich.
As a result, Bayern Munich finally failed to let Paris Saint-Germain get what he wanted.
Paris Saint-Germain's players all earn high wages and have the highest net worth in the world, but they have never been able to touch that sacred trophy.
After the game restarted, the Paris Saint-Germain players' mentality changed dramatically.
Malicious and hurtful actions began to appear on the field.
When Di Maria made a breakthrough, Pedri poked the ball out from the side.
Di Maria was eager to pick up the ball and launch an attack. As a result, Di Maria was eager to hand the ball to his caddy when he was throwing the ball.
The football rolled to the feet of passing Pedri.
Pedri stepped on the football with his foot and looked at Di Maria with a smile.
At this time, Di Maria rushed over angrily and pushed Pedri's chest, causing Pedri to fall to the ground.
When Di Maria was about to pick up the ball on the ground, he heard a series of piercing whistles.
When he picked up the ball and was about to serve the sideline ball, he saw the referee running up to him with a serious face, took out a Red Gem Promotion Card from his pocket, and gestured at him.
Di Maria suddenly reacted and glanced at Pedri lying on the ground in shock.
Although Pedri did not roll around on the ground, Di Maria's actions just now were enough to send him off the field.
This Red Gem Promotion Card completely broke the last string of the Paris Saint-Germain player.
After the ball resumed, a scene happened that made Koeman's eyes wide open.
When Li Mingyu was dribbling the ball forward, Verratti made a tackle from behind that had no chance of touching the ball, directly hitting Li Mingyu's foothold.
Li Mingyu felt a sharp pain in his left ankle, screamed, and flew out. After rolling on the ground for a week, Li Mingyu lay sideways on the court, holding his ankle with a face full of pain, and big beads of sweat dripped down his head.
Koeman's eyes are about to fall off, it's over.
The Barcelona players on the field were like bulls with red eyes. They all rushed over at once, and even the players on the bench all stood up.
Li Mingyu is very popular among FC Barcelona. From time to time, he invites everyone to his restaurant for dinner. In the minds of most Barcelona players, Li Mingyu is just like their little brother.
Seeing Li Mingyu being knocked down by his opponent with such a bad move, these brothers were unwilling to do so.
Even goalkeeper Ter Stegen rushed from his own half to this side.
The environment at the scene was extremely chaotic.
Parc des Princes fell into chaos.
The Paris Saint-Germain fans in the stands were still making shameless noises, as if they were celebrating Verratti's behavior.
All the security personnel in the entire stadium were deployed. They did not need to control the players on the stadium. They wanted to ensure that the fans in the stands would not cause any trouble.
Koeman on the sidelines almost regretted it to death. If he had known that Paris Saint-Germain could not afford to lose, he would have replaced both Li Mingyu and Messi.
When Li Mingyu collapsed, the team doctor had already rushed into the stadium with his assistants.
Several staff members of Barcelona used their bodies to surround the area of Li Mingyu to prevent him from being implicated in the group fight of the players.
The team doctor touched Li Mingyu's left ankle and asked Li Mingyu. Li Mingyu was in so much pain that he could not speak.
Li Mingyu didn't have any protection when he kicked someone from behind. This kick directly hit his supporting foot.
This is not true for Camp Nou, Li Mingyu's body is not protected by the system.
However, Li Mingyu has obtained many healing items in previous sign-ins, which should be very useful.
But at this time, Li Mingyu's mind was completely blank and he couldn't think of so many things.
Li Mingyu was carried down on a stretcher.
The team doctor told Koeman that Li Mingyu might have some problems with his Achilles tendon. In any case, Li Mingyu should not be able to participate in this season's games.
Season reimbursement?
Koeman felt as if his heart skipped a beat when he heard the news.
Koeman couldn't help but cover his heart with his right hand, a look of ferocity on his face.
Damn it Paris Saint-Germain, you bandits and robbers have lost the game and are trying to drag us down.
Koeman seems to have seen what Barcelona will lose this season.
Copa del Rey on the weekend, Real Madrid must be laughing.
Is the league champion going to lose the championship at the last moment like Atletico Madrid last season?
Champions League champion, without Li Mingyu, this team is no different from the previous Barcelona. It couldn't reach the Champions League finals at that time, and it is probably also impossible now.
Koeman looked at the fighting scene on the field, standing there like a statue.
Finally, with the help of stadium security personnel, the players from both sides were finally separated.
The culprit, Verratti, had been beaten so hard that his face was swollen, one of his eyes had turned into a panda eye, and the bridge of his nose was broken.
Almost all Barcelona players launched an attack on him.
Other players are also more or less injured.
It seemed like a layer of frost could be scraped off the referee's face.
Such a serious violent incident occurred in a game that he was officiating, which was simply a disaster for his career.
Seeing those Barcelona players with fire in their eyes, as if they wanted to eat him, Verratti shrank his head and was escorted back to the locker room.
Of course, one of his Red Gem Promotion Card cannot be escaped.
If it weren't for the regulations, the referee would have wanted to show him ten Red Gem Promotion Card directly. It's so irritating.
After watching the VAR replay, the referee showed a Red Gem Promotion Card to both sides, and sent off the two people who had hit the hardest in the violent act just now.
Griezmann was sent off on this side of Barcelona.
Although Griezmann is jokingly called Li Mingyu's licking dog, in Griezmann's heart, Li Mingyu is a friend worth keeping company with. The two have a very good relationship in private.
When Li Mingyu first arrived at Barcelona, since Li Mingyu hadn't bought a car yet, Griezmann had to send Li Mingyu to his home every time before he went out on his own.
When Li Mingyu saw Li Mingyu being fouled, Griezmann immediately exploded. He was the first to rush in front of Verratti, and the bridge of Verratti's nose was directly broken by Griezmann's punch.
Paris Saint-Germain The captain of this side was sent off Kimpembe.
Kimpembe came up to protect Verratti, but seeing how badly Verratti was beaten, he couldn't help but rush up and start fighting.
Players from both sides return to their own half.
Barcelona was sent off one person, Fati replaced Li Mingyu on the field, and Barcelona was left with 10 players.
The situation on Paris Saint-Germain's side was terrible. Di Maria, Verratti, and Kimpembe were all sent off. Currently, Paris Saint-Germain only has 8 players left on the field.
The referee gave a serious warning to the players on both sides and told them that if they dared to take any retaliatory action, regardless of whether it was serious or not, he would directly send them back to the locker room with Red Gem Promotion Card.
Perhaps because they were shocked by the referee's words, or perhaps because everyone's minds were no longer in the game, the next ten minutes of the game were very calm.
Barcelona's players were on their feet in the midfield, while Paris Saint-Germain's players were watching indifferently not far away.
Although this has the meaning of negative competition, the referee is eager for them to do this.
Finally, the game ended after the referee blew his whistle.
The total score was 5:3, Barcelona eliminated Paris Saint-Germain and entered the semi-finals.
But there is no winner in this game.
Barcelona In the next Champions League semi-final, the opponent they have to face is the winner of another game that ended at the same time.
Team Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 2:0.
The Premier League champion defeated the Serie A champion.
However, the end of this game does not mean the end. The storm of public opinion that follows is the most terrifying thing.