Neymar was a constant presence in the center of everything, driving his team on through sheer force of will.He started the sequence that led to Bernat’s finish:Juan Bernat delivers PSG's second right before halftime ⚡️,He got under Emre Can’s skin to the point that Can manhandled him following an altercation, resulting in the Dortmund midfielder getting sent off. Here's a look at some of the players that are in line to replace Lionel Messi at Barcelona.With Messi's sale, Barcelona are bound to raise funds and could use them in order to finance a move for Neymar. There was a feeling, understandably, that the home team would struggle mightily to advance without him.Yet it was Neymar who scored PSG’s vital away goal last month at the Westfalenstadion, albeit from Mbappe’s assist. Click to see the gallery.This service is not intended for persons residing in the EU. Nonetheless, it sent a signal.“We demonstrated that we can defend very well against PSG and that we can still get opportunities going forward too. Haaland showed early glimpses, always lurking dangerously even if his first touch, at times, was too heavy.After the interval, he exploded. .Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho has also been short-listed by the bookies to replace Messi at Barcelona. By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. He warned me, I told him to wait until the end of the match, but he told me to leave it and not to stop it. Bagrat Aristakesian 12,323,215 views At least, Wednesday’s defeat, had a silver lining. PSG-Dortmund : Un but, du charbon et des larmes de joie… Neymar avait beaucoup à prouver FOOTBALL Le Brésilien était très ému après la qualification parisienne mercredi soir Before football across Europe was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans were treated to a few cracking Champions League games.Liverpool were dethroned by Atletico Madrid at Anfield, while Paris Saint-Germain sealed passage to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the French capital.The victory by Thomas Tuchel's side behind-closed-doors sparked controversial celebrations, with pretty much the entire PSG side mocking teenage sensation, Erling Haaland.Neymar led the rest of his squad in a group photo on the pitch imitating the 19-year-old's meditation celebration, which the Norwegian did after scoring in the first-leg of the tie.After the game, Neymar rubbed more salt in the wounds by posting an image of him imitating Haaland's celebration once again on Instagram with a caption reading: "Paris is our city, not yours. At elite European level, it is simply not good enough to field three stars up front in a loose formation. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images),Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change. Further afield, Jadon Sancho roamed across the front line, a sign of what was to come. More so, Neymar proclaimed last week that he will be staying in Paris for the coming season.Official statement by La Liga. The Norwegian netted twice, sandwiching a Neymar strike, to earn Dortmund a 2-1 win. How the club avoided a fine from UEFA is beyond us. "If Neymar plays tomorrow and I am pretty sure he is going to play, then we have to take care of him," Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel said. ",That post was in response to Haaland allegedly posting a picture of his own across social with the a message reading "My city, not yours" next to the word "PARIS". For months, German coach Thomas Tuchel drilled his team in a single system, but, in Dortmund, he designed a new one, with Brazilian Marquinhos dropping into defense to match the host’s tactics. Paris Saint-Germain had, it seemed, a simple game plan: pass the ball to Neymar and see what happens.It suggests that the Parisians have still not learned their lesson after consecutive eliminations at the same stage of the competition. meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners.Paris St Germain have an abundance of talent and the potential absence of Brazilian Neymar does not make them less dangerous, Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre said ahead of their Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.DORTMUND, Germany: Paris St Germain have an abundance of talent and the potential absence of Brazilian Neymar does not make them less dangerous, Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre said ahead of their Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.Forward Neymar has been sidelined for weeks with a rib injury and he also missed their 4-4 draw in Ligue 1 against struggling Amiens on Saturday, along with several other key players who were rested. PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund score: Neymar carries Paris Saint-Germain into Champions League quarterfinals PSG was able to overcome a 2-1 first-tie deficit in an empty Parc des Princes The Brazilian superstar sent PSG on its way to the quarterfinals Wednesday with an early goal that swung the series for good in a 2-0 win, 3-2 on aggregate (via Turner Sports):Neymar wide open on the corner gives PSG opening goal it needs ⭐️.Juan Bernat added a second for the Parisians shortly before halftime, and Thomas Tuchel’s side put on a defensive masterclass to keep Erling Haaland — who had both of BVB’s goals in the opener — and the rest of Dortmund’s fearsome attacking corps at bay for the final 45 minutes.But make no mistake: PSG wouldn’t be in the final eight without Neymar.Still just 28, the former Barcelona striker has found himself increasingly overshadowed by the younger Mbappe over the last two years. In the first half, Dortmund’s tactical set-up with majestic midfielder Axel Witsel contained Tuchel’s eleven. After all, the Parisian club remains entirely informed and obsessed by the owners’ ambition to win the European Cup.Further up field, there was almost no creativity, and no substance. I have travelled to more than 20 countries to report on the game. Not Dortmund’s teenagers, but PSG’s front trident looked like newcomers on the big stage.The tie, of course, remains delicately poised. DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Neymar of PSG during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first ...[+] leg match between Borussia Dortmund and … DORTMUND, Germany: Paris St Germain have an abundance of talent and the potential absence of Brazilian Neymar does not make them less dangerous, Borussia Dortmund coach … It was a dangerous ploy in the match of the season. Dortmund claimed they would be willing to part with Sancho for a reported €120m (£108m). Later, the television cameras caught him pumping his fists and screaming in celebration with his teammates, who surely knew they wouldn’t have moved on without him.Now Neymar is off to the quarters, a winner at least on this night.No fans were there to see Neymar (left) open the scoring for Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against Borussia Dortmund (Getty).Win a $20K Vegas Getaway - Join the free BetMGM | Yahoo Cup today!Five years on: The story behind Robert Lewandowski's five goals in nine minutes,How He Made $2.8M Trading Stocks Part-Time At Home,Champions League qualifying: How to watch, start times, odds,Roman Abramovich held stakes in non-Chelsea players, investigation finds,'Sancho may leave Dortmund one day, but he is happy here now' - BVB chief Kehl rules out Man Utd switch,NFL bad beat: Someone bet $35,000 on the Falcons in-game moneyline to win $1,050, and lost,Harper hitless, Girardi ejected, Phils lose to Nats 5-1,Bucs center unclear why Brett Favre was allowed to be at a game his family wasn't.Are the Cowboys the team to beat in the NFC East?Giants continue to leak oil as they kick off final week of season.Born b/w 1965-85? As we reported.Amazingly, the whole situation has now taken an even pettier turn, because Marquinhos has revealed that Neymar's actions were actually premeditated. Alongside the Belgian number 28, Emre Can handed Dortmund the aggression and orientation without which the German defensive system has proven suspect in the domestic league. Liverpool have also slapped a reported €168m (£150m) price tag on Sadio Mane.Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina flaunt their beach bodies in latest photos from excursion,Messi transfer: Barcelona fire law firm for 'disloyalty' and 'conflict of interest'.Messi to be forced out of participation in football this season to seek Barcelona exit?Arturo Vidal hammers Barcelona for having mere 13 professional footballers at Camp Nou,Messi and Ronaldo together? 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Dortmund - PSG : Neymar, un but, mais c’est tout Pour son retour à la compétition après avoir manqué quatre matchs, le Brésilien a certes marqué le but parisien. Paris was jittery again, hamstrung by both the burden and magnitude that this stage of the competition has come to represent for Europe’s serial underachiever. Barcelona Chief Bartomeu Clings On To €700m Clause. Mbappe’s health was a huge talking point in recent days, not just because of coronavirus fears; the 21-year-old had been in lights-out form, with three goals and an assist in his last two Ligue 1 matches. "They have so many players with great qualities and they beat Real Madrid (in the group stage) even without Neymar," Favre told a news conference on Monday.The French team beat Real 3-0 in Paris while drawing 2-2 in the second game in Spain. Get 1 Cr Life Cover @490/month*.Darius Leonard accidentally gives his wedding ring away to young fan after win,Bruce Arians addresses Rob Gronkowski's notable lack of production with Bucs,Even PSG’s fans turned on him this summer. Dortmund vs PSG: Player ratings as Erling Haaland outshines Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. His reputation at a low, Neymar often provoked with petulant dribbles and exaggerated reactions at the slightest contact. With that in mind, we’re hopeful that we can reproduce similar form tomorrow. We know that it’ll be a different game.“PSG will definitely perform more strongly, especially being at home. The Brazilian’s moods, histrionics, petulance, and goalscoring prowess were on view in every fascinating and exasperating detail at the imposing Westfalenstadion. The French players almost seemed surprised that they were not given the space they so enjoy in the majority of their Ligue 1 games. 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"Neymar is obviously a great player but so is (Kylian) Mbappe and (Angel) Di Maria. They took his tally for the season to a stunning 39 goals in only 29 appearances, and 11 in seven since joining Dortmund in January. His brace aside, Haaland, alongside youngsters Sancho and Giovanni Reyna, had little qualms of playing in a crunch European game. We want to try to destabilise our opponent. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images),leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. I am also working on a book about my passion, Brazil's 1970 team. This summer I went to Azerbaijan for the Europa League final, travelled to Spain for the Champions League final, covered the FIFA Congress and the first days of the Women’s World Cup in France and spent too much time on sleeper buses in Brazil during the Copa America.