Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday, handing the LaLiga champions their first defeat of the season in a match that produced six goals and 40 attempts on goal.
The reigning European champions showed their attacking firepower to outscore Barcelona in an exciting contest.
After starring in PSG’s victory over Manchester City last week, Désiré Doué opened the scoring in the 38th minute following a first half in which both teams created and missed several clear chances.
Xavi Espart equalised for Barcelona early in the second half with a powerful near-post finish before Lucas Hernandez restored the hosts’ lead with a towering header.
Lamine Yamal brought Barcelona level again with a superb finish, but Vitinha restored PSG’s advantage less than two minutes later with a stunning volley into the bottom corner.
Fabián Ruiz sealed the victory five minutes later, converting Achraf Hakimi’s low cross at the back post to end Barcelona’s 11-match unbeaten start to the season.
The victory gives PSG nine points in the Champions League standings, with their next fixture taking them to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, November 3.
The defeat represents a setback for Barcelona ahead of this weekend’s crucial El Clásico against Real Madrid. It also leaves the Catalan side with work to do as they seek to strengthen their position in Europe’s premier club competition.
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