Published 12:36 IST, December 15th 2020

Champions League draw: PSG vs Barcelona clash sparks memefest, fans reminisce 6-1 thriller

Champions League draw paired up Barcelona with PSG in the round of 16, propelling the fans to reminisce the Catalan giants' epic 6-1 comeback at Camp Nou.

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A scintillating victory against Istanbul Basaksehir propelled Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at  top of Champions League group H standings. Meanwhile, Spanish giants Barcelona, despite winning five games in a row, went on to concede ir only defeat against Juventus at Camp u, thus finishing second in ir group. two teams have w been paired up for Champions League last-16 fixtures, with fans w reminiscing previous thriller with memes on display, when Barcelona completed an epic comeback at Camp u.

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Preview to Champions League draw 

PSG defeated Istanbul in previous game with Neymar Jr netting a hat-trick to help his side finish top of group standings. Besides, Kylian Mbappe also netted twice, of which one goal came from spot, to bring an end to his worsening Champions League drought, having t scored throughout year in competition. 

Besides, Barcelona appeared invincible in Champions League until Juventus smashed hosts at Camp u. Cristia Ronaldo netted twice from spot, while Weston McKennie scored a splendid bicycle kick past Marc-Andre ter Stegen to finish atop standings ahe of Barcelona. 

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Fans keen on Neymar vs Messi battle as y reminisce previous encounter 

Champions League draw was scheduled for Monday following conclusion of group st fixtures. And Barcelona take on PSG in Champions League last-16 fixtures. two teams last faced off in same competition, in same round as well with PSG bagging a 4-0 le at Parc des Princes in first leg. 

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Barcelona were being counted out of competition. But unimaginable happened and Catalan giants smashed six goals to one at Camp u, with Neymar steering a historic comeback at home. But Brazil international is with PSG w, while Luis Suarez is playing with Atletico Mrid. Neverless, memes have begun doing rounds following Champions League draw, with fans keen on a Neymar vs Messi battle. 

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PSG vs Barcelona date 

Barcelona vs PSG, first leg at Camp u - February 16, 2021

PSG vs Barcelona, second leg at Parc des Princes - March 10, 2021 

Memefeast on social media following draw 

Chelsea vs Atletico Mrid: Costa, Alonso involve in mind game

Apart from PSG vs Barcelona clash, ar fixture - between Chelsea and Atletico Mrid, has triggered massive excitement. Following pair up, Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso and Diego Costa were seen engaging in mind games on social media. Alonso took to Instagram to describe his happiness on returning to Mrid, his home city. Costa, who won Premier League with Alonso at Chelsea, replied with three eyes' emojis, with Alonso responding with laughing emojis.

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12:36 IST, December 15th 2020