Ousmane Dembele reportedly appeared in delight at FC Barcelona’s woes after Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with his smile meme now viral
Last summer, the Frenchman made a significant move from Barca to PSG, yet swiftly proved his worth by playing a pivotal role in propelling the Ligue 1 leaders to the semifinals at the expense of his former club.
His brace across both legs was instrumental in securing Parisians’ 6-4 aggregate triumph over La Blaugrana, earning him the coveted man-of-the-match title for his stellar performance, as per reports.
PSG footballer Ousmane Dembele smile meme goes viral on Twitter/X as Barcelona fans label him as a snake
I haven’t seen Dembele smile this much in a day 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HDMeH1w7Cr
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) April 16, 2024
Amidst showcasing his football prowess at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the 26-year-old adeptly navigated the mental challenge of encountering hostility from the home fans.
Dembele Faced Continues Boos From Barca Fans
Throughout the match, Dembele faced continuous jeers from his former team until he was substituted in the 88th minute, just moments before Kylian Mbappe secured the victory for Paris Saint-Germain.
On the sidelines, the runner-up of the 2022 World Cup seemed uplifted by his performance and his team’s impressive comeback, anticipating a showdown with Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals.
What Did the Video Show?
I’ve never seen Dembele smile this much in my life 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/xgsCeUO9zA
— 天蝎座 (@UtdEIIis) April 16, 2024
Now, a video making rounds on social media, depicts Dembele beaming with a wide smile with his photo now a viral meme as Barcelona fans label him as a snake. A teammate whispered something in his ear, prompting him to maintain his joyful demeanor as the camera focused on him.
The statistics reveal a success rate of four out of six dribbles and a crucial opening goal, igniting PSG’s remarkable comeback. In an electrifying atmosphere, the 2022 World Cup runner-up showcased his talent since departing Barcelona for PSG, earning the coveted man-of-the-match award.
With an impressive rating of 8.3, he closely trailed behind Mbappe in performance. Media coverage highlighted Dembele’s impactful display for PSG against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.
That Dembele smile hurt Barcelona fans pic.twitter.com/FCUBusbc6F
— Thierry Nyann 🇬🇭 (@nyannthierry) April 16, 2024
Despite facing hostility from his former club’s supporters, the 26-year-old maintained his composure. He expressed his respect for Barcelona and his contentment at being with PSG.
Dembele acknowledged the jeers from Barcelona fans as a typical aspect of football, as he returned to haunt his former club in the UCL quarter-final.
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