Another chapter in the PSG Champions League tale of misery
▶ Steve Luckings takes a look through the French side’s run of woe in Europe
2019
Last-16 (aggregate 3-3, Manchester United through on away goals)
After winning the first leg 2-0 at Old Trafford, PSG were heavy favourites. But a brace from United striker Romelu Lukaku, followed by a last-minute Marcus Rashford penalty after a VAR review sent the English side through.
Last 16 (lose to Real Madrid 5-2 on aggregate)
A 3-1 defeat at the Bernabeu left the French champions with a mountain to climb. That job got even harder after Marco Verratti was sent off in the 66th minute at the Parc des Princes with PSG already trailing to a Cristiano Ronaldo goal. Edinson Cavani’s strike made it 1-1 on the night before Casemiro scored an 80th minute winner.
2017
Last 16 (lose to Barcelona 6-5 on aggregate)
The greatest comeback in the tournament’s history. PSG took a 4-0 lead to Barcelona after blitzing Lionel Messi and Co in the first leg. At the Camp Nou, Barca got to work quickly, with Messi’s second-half penalty putting them 3-0 up. Cavani’s strike looked to have eased Parisians fears, and even as Neymar stroked home a penalty in the 91st minute to make it 5-5 on aggregate, it was PSG who stood to go through on away goals. Then Sergi Roberto brought the stadium to its knees with a goal in the fifth minute of injury time. It was cruel on PSG.
2016
Quarter-finals (lose 3-2 on aggregate to Manchester City)
Again PSG looked to have done the hard work in the first leg by scoring twice at the Etihad Stadium to earn a 2-2 draw. But Kevin de Bruyne’s 76th minute strike saw City through.
2015
Quarter-finals (lose 5-1 on aggregate to Barcelona) Goals from Neymar and Luis Suarez (2) sealed a 3-1 victory for Barca at Parc des Princes and allowed them to put one foot in the semi-finals. Barca won the second leg at Camp Nou thanks to a Neymar double.
2014
Quarter-finals (aggregate 3-3, Chelsea through on away goals) Demba Ba’s scrambled late goal sent Chelsea into the Champions League semi-finals at Paris Saint-Germain’s expense – and sparked a familiar touchline celebration from delighted Blues manager Jose Mourinho.
2013
Quarter-finals (aggregate 3-3, Barcelona advance on away goals)
Messi came off the bench to kick-start a Barcelona fightback as the four-time winners reached the Champions League semi-finals on away goals. Javier Pastore’s clipped finish put PSG ahead for the first time in the tie, 3-2 on aggregate. But Messi inspired Barca and was involved as Pedro hammered home from 15 yards.