Raphinha steals the show as Barcelona edge PSG in Champions League thriller - 5 talking points

A second-half header from Andreas Christensen earned Barcelona a priceless 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain during a thrilling Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie.

After a cagey start to the game, Xavi's side took the lead just before the half-time break as Raphinha fired home his first goal in the competition. However, PSG responded after the interval to turn the game on its head, with Ousmane Dembele equalising against his former club before Vitinha put them ahead.

Luis Enrique's men had several chances to score a third, but were punished for missing those opportunities as Barcelona equalised through Raphinha's second of the evening. There was to be yet another twist in a dramatic affair, though, as Barca found the winner in the 77th minute.

Moments after being introduced from the bench, former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen headed home in the 77th minute to secure a vital victory for Barcelona after heading into next Tuesday's second-leg. Here are five talking points from the Parc des Princes.

Saturday, April 29, 2023. That was the last time Christensen had found the back of the net before Wednesday's trip to PSG. However, less than two minutes after coming on off the bench, the 28-year-old - on his birthday - scored the winner with his first touch of the match.

Ilkay Gundogan whipped a delightful corner into the box and Christensen got his head on it, glancing the ball beyond the outstretched hand of Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, the Dane will miss the return leg against PSG after picking up his third yellow card of the Champions League campaign.

Sometimes, when a player scores against their former club, they will be tempted to dial back on their celebration out of respect. Not always, though. Dembele