Paris Saint Germain made a comeback after losing 2-1 at Borussia Dormund, 5 days ago in the last-16 first leg. The win against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday in the home match did reassure the fans a little as PSG was coming on the back of a loss. They won 4-3 and further extended their lead to 13 points but were again seen vulnerable towards the back end of the game and the fans saw Neymar being sent off.
A Marquinhos scored two goals while Edinson Cavani made his 200th goal for PSG. Kylian Mbappe had one goal to his name while they lost their captain Thiago Silva to a muscle injury. Neymar was given a straight red card for a late challenge in stoppage time.
Bordeaux had Hwang Ui-jo, Pablo and Ruben Pardo as the goal scorers.
The gap between third place and second place reduced on Sunday when Stade Rennais beat Nimes at their home by 2-1 and getting closer to the second placed Olympique de Marseille.
The jersey of all players had written Strong China’ written to show their support to the victims of the coronavirus. More than 10,000 people have been found to be infected by coronavirus alone in China while more than 2,000 deaths have taken place in China because of the same. In the 16th minute Silva fell on the ground with a muscle issue and was replaced by Idrissa Gueye.
PSG were once again found to be weak while finishing the game and were always on toes until the final whistle blew. Pardo scored a goal just six minutes before the game ended. Neymar was sent off for a late and rough challenge on Yacine Adli.