PSG Down Barcelona in Six-Goal Thriller

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday, extending their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League season with three straight victories.

Vitinha broke a 2-2 deadlock in the 81st minute with a superb strike from outside the box at the Parc des Princes, before Fabian Ruiz scored late to seal the win for the two-time defending European champions.

The dramatic contest saw lead changes and injuries on both sides.

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Desire Doue opened the scoring for PSG following a Barcelona turnover, but Catalan teenager Xavi Espart levelled after halftime.

Lucas Hernandez headed the hosts back in front, only for Lamine Yamal to capitalise on a defensive error and stab in Barcelona’s second equaliser.

PSG down Barcelona in six-goal thriller (News Central TV) — PSG down Barcelona in a six-goal thriller. Credit: Reuters

However, Vitinha and Ruiz struck in the final ten minutes to hand Hansi Flick’s side their first defeat after an 11-game winning streak.

While Barcelona turn their attention to Sunday’s El Clasico clash against Real Madrid, PSG face injury concerns despite their seventh consecutive win in all competitions.

Former Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele departed early with a hamstring injury alongside teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, leaving coach Luis Enrique to assess his squad ahead of upcoming domestic and European fixtures.

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