Xavi Hernandez Sent Off: Barcelona's Champions League Clash Marred by Manager's Red Card Against PSG

Xavi Receives Straight Red Card During Barcelona vs. PSG Clash

During Barcelona's match against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night, Barcelona manager Xavi was sent off with a straight red card. The incident occurred when Xavi, visibly angered by a refereeing decision, kicked a camera stand sponsored by the Champions League.

 Turning Point: Araujo's Red Card Alters Game Dynamics

Barcelona entered the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with a 3-2 lead following a strong performance at the Parc des Princes. Raphinha's early goal seemed to solidify their advantage. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the 29th minute when Ronald Araujo received a straight red card for a foul on Bradley Barcola, leaving Barcelona with 10 men.

 Dembele and Vitinha Goals Bring Hope Amidst Adversity

Despite being a man down, Barcelona managed to equalize through Ousmane Dembele and later took the lead with a powerful strike from Vitinha. These goals leveled the tie, but Barcelona found themselves forced to defend as PSG pressed for a comeback.

Controversial Penalty Claim Adds to Barcelona's Frustration

In a pivotal moment, Barcelona's hopes of a counterattack were dashed when Ilkay Gundogan went down in the PSG box under minimal contact, only to see the referee wave away appeals for a penalty. This decision compounded Barcelona's frustration on a tumultuous night.