Paris Saint-Germain's impressive victory over Barcelona has rejuvenated the French club's ambition of winning the Champions League and potentially concluding the Kylian Mbappe era with glory at Wembley in June.

Following a challenging first-leg defeat at home (3-2), PSG's hopes were on thin ice. Historically, they had never advanced in a Champions League knockout tie after losing the first leg at home. The situation worsened when they conceded the opening goal in the second leg.

However, an unexpected opportunity arose in Catalonia when Ronald Araujo's red card reduced Barcelona to 10 men for over an hour. Capitalizing on the advantage, PSG triumphed 4-1 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.

The presence of Ousmane Dembele, facing his former team, was influential, as he scored the equalizer and won a penalty that Kylian Mbappe converted to tilt the tie in PSG's favor. Vitinha's remarkable strike and Mbappe's late goal ignited jubilant celebrations among the away supporters at Montjuic.

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi hailed the victory as a "magnificent, historic moment," particularly meaningful given their past setbacks in the competition.

This win not only mirrored the scoreline of their previous victory in Barcelona (February 2021) but also symbolically exorcised the haunting memory of their devastating collapse against the same opponent in 2017.

Looking ahead, PSG now eyes a second Champions League final in five seasons, eager to capitalize on Mbappe's exceptional form. Despite Mbappe's impending departure, PSG remains determined to claim their maiden Champions League title with such a generational talent.

In the semi-finals, PSG faces Borussia Dortmund, with Barcelona currently favored to clinch the Ligue 1 title before the matchup. A successful outcome against Dortmund would bring PSG one step closer to the long-awaited glory at Wembley.

Mbappe's recent goals have propelled him to 41 for the season across all competitions, nearing a half-century in the Champions League. His pivotal role underscores PSG's confidence when he is in peak performance.

With the semifinals on the horizon, PSG is poised to chase their elusive Champions League dream, fueled by Mbappe's brilliance and a resilient team spirit.