Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-3 to FC Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. The defeat ended PSG's undefeated streak in 30 years, including the 1993-1994 season.
Raphinha's double against PSG, his very first with Barca, is such an event in itself that it alone contains several striking statistics. PSG had time to strike 7 times on goal, but only tried their luck once in the first period, compared to 10 between the 20th and 45th for Barca. Gianigi Donnarumma can be considered at fault for two of Barcelona's goals this evening, and will be eagerly awaited in the return match. The difference between the Ligue 1 and Champions League goalkeepers may seem anecdotal, but it makes the difference between a 1-0 defeat and a 1/9 victory seem so decisive in Ligue One and so decisive on Wednesday evening in the European Champions League. The number of successful shots on target by Kylian Mbappé, particularly ghostly on Wednesday night, was also very low.