Neymar-Less PSG Advance to Quarter-Finals After Holding Off Barcelona
Barca's Fightback Marred by Controversial Penalties
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In a thrilling encounter, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) managed to hold onto a 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. Despite the absence of their star player Neymar, PSG secured a 5-2 aggregate victory and advanced to the quarter-finals.
Barcelona's fightback was aided by two controversial penalty decisions in the match. Former referee José MarÃa Negreira, who is currently involved in a bribery scandal involving Barcelona, claimed that the decisions were incorrect.
Despite the controversy, Barcelona pulled off one of the most epic comebacks in the history of the Champions League in the first leg, scoring three goals in the last 10 minutes to earn a 6-1 victory. However, their hopes of progressing to the next round were dashed by PSG's resolute defense in the second leg.
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