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The incredible stats after Barcelona’s comeback against PSG

Marcus Foley

Updated 09/03/2017 at 09:48 GMT

Barcelona became the first team in Champions League history to overturn a four-goal deficit in a knockout tie with an extraordinary 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain, after Sergi Roberto completed the extraordinary rout with a stoppage-time goal.

Football Soccer - Barcelona v Paris St Germain - UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg - The Nou Camp, Barcelona, Spain - 8/3/17 Barcelona's Sergi Roberto celebrates scoring their sixth goal with team mates and fans

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Here is a rundown of all the incredible stats from Barcelona's remarkable victory.

1. Barcelona became the first team to overcome a 4-0 away defeat in the first leg of a European two-legged knockout tie.

2. Barcelona became the first team to win 300 matches in all European competitions.

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Football Soccer - Barcelona v Paris St Germain - UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg - The Nou Camp, Barcelona, Spain - 8/3/17 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique celebrates after the game

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3. Barcelona have progressed past the round of 16 in each of the last 10 seasons, the longest run ever in the competition.

4. Luis Suarez has scored 65 goals in 64 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

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Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (L) celebrates after scoring the opener during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 8, 2017.

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5. Barcelona's 95th min goal came from a free-kick given after a foul on goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen on the opposition half. History.

6. Barcelona needed three goals as the clock hit 88 minutes. By 90+5 they had them.

7. Neymar scored his 20th and 21st CL goal, surpassing PSG's current sporting director Patrick Kluivert in third place on Barça's all-time CL top scorers list. Only Lionel Messi (94) and Rivaldo (22) have more.

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Barcelona's Neymar celebrates after the game

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8. And, saving the best until last... PSG capitulated in astonishing fashion, completing just FOUR PASSES between the 85th minute and full-time - three of which were kicking off again!

Stats courtesy of Opta and Gracenote
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