Messi's penalty miss helps PSG sail through against Barcelona

10-Mar-2021 22:08:47 | The Guardian

Rage, rage against the dying of the light. On a damp night at the Parc Des Princes, Paris Saint‑Germain and Barcelona dished up a breezy, open Champions League last-16 second leg marked by a performance of familiar, half-speed brilliance from Lionel Messi.

PSG defended in numbers, sat deep and cashed in their three-goal first‑leg lead with a 1-1 draw. They were given an easier ride by the astonishing wastefulness of Ousmane Dembélé in front of goal. The attacker was all fine movement and half-baked finishing, missing four good chances in the first half.