Barcelona vs. PSG: Score, Grades, Reaction from Champions League

Neymar scored twice as Barcelona progressed comfortably beyond Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-1 aggregate victory.

The Catalan giants were already leading 3-1 from the first leg at the Parc des Princes, and the Brazil international ensured there would be no surprise comeback when he opened the scoring in the 14th minute after superb play from Andres Iniesta.

That goal represented Barcelona's 1,000th in European competition, but Neymar hit a personal milestone 20 minutes later with his 30th of the season for the club.

While few people had expected a Barcelona capitulation at the Camp Nou, hopes had been high that the Ligue 1 champions would make a game of the tie.

However, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other big names seemingly unable to find their form for Laurent Blanc's team, those hopes were dashed as PSG failed to offer any threat on the Barcelona goal.

There were no major surprises in the Barcelona lineup, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen reclaiming his regular Champions League spot from Claudio Bravo while defender Jeremy Mathieu was omitted from the squad.

The headline news in the PSG team was already known with Zlatan Ibrahimovic returning to the starting XI to face his former club.

David Luiz received a third-minute caution for a foul on Ivan Rakitic after the Brazilian attempted to recover the ball from his own slip.

Surprisingly, Barcelona were holding the ball with little discomfort in the opening stages as PSG failed to press their opponents for an early goal.

And in the 14th minute, the home side extended their lead in the tie. Andres Iniesta danced through two PSG challenges just inside the French club's half before moving forward and playing the ball to the on-rushing Neymar. The Brazil international rounded Salvatore Sirigu before slotting home.

Ibrahimovic had the ball in the net in the 18th minute, but the Swedish striker was adjudged to be offside.

Barcelona's opener seemed to have galvanised PSG and their pressure on the hosts had increased, but the threat to Ter Stegen's goal was still missing.

However, the tie was effectively over now, and even Dani Alves had an attempt from distance to underline Barcelona's comfort. Sirigu parried that effort away.

In the 34th minute, Barcelona made it 2-0. Alves rounded Maxwell on the right flank before centering the ball for an unmarked Neymar to head home beyond Sirigu.

Luis Enrique brought off Iniesta for Xavi ahead of the second period, with the substitute also taking the captain's armband from his team-mate.

It had been a quiet game for Lionel Messi in the opening 45 minutes, but he went close with a chipped shot in the 52nd minute, which Sirigu held.

Barcelona made a further change in the 55th minute with Sergi Roberto entering the fray for Sergio Busquets.

With a four-goal lead on aggregate, Barcelona sat back with their eyes on the upcoming La Liga matches, allowing PSG some freedom in the middle of the pitch.

But once more the Ligue 1 champions barely delivered a blow on Ter Stegen's goal, with Marco Verratti's free shot on goal on the hour mark going well wide of the mark to underline their lack of potency.

Verratti had, arguably, been the best PSG player on display in the game as he showed at least some determination to haul his team back into the tie.

The ineffective Yohan Cabaye was taken off midway through the second half with Lucas Moura coming on in his place.

Verratti received a foul for tripping Neymar, who had taunted the midfielder with his tricky play on the left side of the field.

It had not been a great night for Luiz, but the defender produced an excellent block on a Luis Suarez cross in the 71st minute to deny Barcelona.

At the other end, Ibrahimovic finally found his way to goal, but his strike from distance was pushed away by Ter Stegen.

With the game won, Suarez was given a rest for the final 15 minutes as Pedro came on as his replacement.

But the match had long since slipped into second gear with the result having effectively been determined with Neymar's opener.

Barcelona will enter the Champions League semi-final draw on Friday without having been tested, though a major challenge likely looms with Real Madrid and Juventus still alive and Bayern Munich having advanced. 

PSG's eyes appeared to be on domestic success this season after the first-leg loss. They are currently tied with Lyon atop the Ligue 1 table with one game in hand.  

Selected Player Ratings

Andres Iniesta: A

The Barcelona midfielder rolled back the years to inspire his team on the night before his withdrawal at half-time. His assist for Neymar's opening goal was simply magnificent.

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Iniesta just took a whole team to pieces. #BarcavsPSG https://t.co/0dSXlIusJa

— #66 Sports (@hashtag_66) April 21, 2015"

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: B

The former Barcelona striker had a point to prove on his return to the Camp Nou with PSG but rarely threatened in the first half on a night when the Ligue 1 champions needed a talisman.

Neymar: A+

The Brazil international took full advantage of Iniesta's work to open the scoring before notching his 30th of the season for Barcelona with his second.

David Luiz: B-

It would be harsh to blame the defeat on the PSG defender alone, but his needless third-minute caution and his positioning for Neymar's second goal were symptomatic of PSG's display at the Camp Nou.

Post-Match Reaction

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Blanc (coach PSG): "We wanted to play a better game, but Barcelona didn't allow it. They deserve the qualification." #fcblive

— barcastuff (@barcastuff) April 21, 2015"

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Neymar: "First goal? Iniesta's run was fantastic. He set me up for a one on one, I just had to go around the goalkeeper and score."

— barcastuff (@barcastuff) April 21, 2015"

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Neymar: "We played a great game, like in Paris. Happy to help the team and happy with my goals. We have to keep going now." #fcblive

— barcastuff (@barcastuff) April 21, 2015"