NEYM'S GAME

PSG 2 Borussia Dortmund 0 (agg 3-2): Neymar scores and mocks Haaland as he fires side into Champions League quarters

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NEYMAR scored a crucial early goal as he and Juan Bernat helped Paris Saint-Germain dump Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League.

The Brazilian star then lead fans - who were not allowed into the ground amid fears over coronavirus - in raucous celebrations from a balcony of the Parc des Princes.

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Neymar and Kylian Mbappe lead raucous celebrations after PSG beat Borussia DortmundCredit: AFP or licensors
Thousands of fans gathered outside the Parc des Princes - but were not allowed inside amid fears over coronavirusCredit: Handout - Getty

 

The Brazilian forward got PSG off to the perfect start as they battled to overturn the 2-1 first-leg deficit.

Neymar nodded home a 29th-minute corner from Angel Di Maria's to level the tie at 2-2 - and put his side ahead on away goals.

To rub salt into the wound, he mocked Erling Haaland's celebration from the first-leg, by sitting on the pitch and pretending to meditate.

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Clearly in a playful mood, Neymar had already applauded to the empty stadium ahead of the game.

Juan Bernat doubled the hosts' lead on the stroke of half-time as he scored a composed goal into the left-corner of the net.

Kylian Mbappe - fresh from his coronavirus test after suffering a bout of angina - came off the bench after 67 minutes in a bid to help his side over the line.

Dortmund knew they needed just one goal to force extra-time.

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Juan Bernat made it 2-0 on the stroke of half-timeCredit: Reuters
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But former Liverpool and Juventus star Emre Can made it difficult for them after he was shown a straight red for shoving Neymar with one minute left of normal time.

The Brazilian himself was booked for his part in the dramatic finale along with Marquinhos and Di Maria - who wasn't even on the pitch at the time.

Ultimately, the ten men were unable to break down a stubborn PSG, as Neymar and Co booked their spot in the last-eight.

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