The hosts had the chance to extend their lead early in the second half, but Wojciech Szczesny pulled off a stunning save to deny Mbappe from the penalty spot. A depleted Barcelona side, without the likes of Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski, did equalise through Fermin Lopez but couldn’t get back on level terms for a second time and finished the game with ten men after midfielder Rodri was sent-off for two bookable offences.
