Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 victory over Barcelona at the Parc des Princes, with late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz deciding the contest.
Key facts
- •Vitinha scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute to break a 2-2 tie.
- •The match was the 14th meeting between the two clubs in the Champions League over the last 13 years.
- •Barcelona's Lamine Yamal recorded his 10th goal of the season during the match.
- •PSG's Lucas Hernandez scored his third goal for the club in over 100 appearances.
- •Ousmane Dembele left the game in the 20th minute with a hamstring injury.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a Champions League match held at the Parc des Princes. The game remained tied at 2-2 until the 81st minute, when Vitinha scored to put PSG ahead, followed by a final goal from Fabian Ruiz. The victory marks PSG's third win in the competition this season.
By the numbers
Match Progression and Scoring
Desire Doue opened the scoring for PSG in the 38th minute after capitalizing on a turnover by Lamine Yamal. Barcelona equalized shortly after half-time through Xavi Espart, who scored his second senior goal. Lucas Hernandez later headed in a corner to restore PSG's lead, marking his first goal since February 2024. Barcelona leveled the score again when Yamal netted his 10th goal of the campaign, but late strikes from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz ultimately secured the win for the home side.
Injuries and Team News
The match saw several injury concerns for both clubs. PSG lost Ousmane Dembele to a hamstring injury after 20 minutes, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was also substituted due to injury. Barcelona’s Dani Olmo was forced off during the match as well. For Barcelona, Rodri began the game on the bench, while Raphinha returned to the starting lineup. PSG defender Lucas Hernandez was selected to mark Yamal in place of Nuno Mendes.
Context and Competition Standing
The result ended Barcelona's streak of 11 consecutive wins across all competitions to start the season. Despite the loss, the club remains focused on their upcoming La Liga match against Real Madrid, where a win would extend their lead over their rivals to nine points. PSG has now won seven consecutive games across Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Timeline
- 38th minuteDesire Doue scored the opening goal for PSG.
- After half-timeXavi Espart scored an equalizer for Barcelona.
- 81st minuteVitinha scored to give PSG a 3-2 lead.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera.
