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Champions League: Bayern, Barca reach semifinals

(Agencies) Updated: 2015-04-22 06:58
Champions League: Bayern, Barca reach semifinals

PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts during their Champions League quarterfinal second leg match against Barcelona at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, April 21, 2015. [Photo/Agencies] 

PSG were without injured duo Thiago Motta and Thiago Silva but they did have former Barca striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti back from suspension.

Their Brazilian defender David Luiz, who had a torrid time against Luis Suarez in the first leg, was booked after just three minutes for a reckless challenge on Ivan Rakitic.

Barca had no intention of sitting on their 3-1 advantage from the first leg and conjured up a magical first goal with Iniesta the architect and Neymar the executioner.

Iniesta, who was only given the all-clear from a pelvis injury on Monday, dictated play in midfield and with the quality of Barca's forward line, the Catalans were able to take full advantage.

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