PSG Beat Barcelona 4–2 in Champions League Thriller

Paris Saint-Germain claimed an impressive 4–2 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night, October 20th, to maintain their perfect start to the 2026–27 Champions League campaign. In an entertaining encounter at the Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique’s side struck twice in the closing stages to secure all three points after Barcelona had fought back to level the score.

PSG took the lead in the 38th minute when Désiré Doué capitalised on a Barcelona mistake and finished confidently. The visitors responded after the break, with young defender Xavi Espart scoring in the 55th minute to make it 1–1. However, Lucas Hernández restored the hosts’ advantage with a header in the 72nd minute.

Barcelona refused to give up, and Lamine Yamal produced a superb finish in the 79th minute to bring the visitors level at 2–2. Their hopes of taking something from Paris lasted only briefly, though, as Vitinha struck from outside the box two minutes later to put PSG back in front.

Fabian Ruiz sealed the result in the 86th minute, finishing from close range after an assist from Hakimi. The win gave PSG three victories from their opening three league-phase matches, while Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season. Désiré Doué was named Player of the Match for his influential performance.