PSG-Barcelona Champions League thriller proves it: These are the best two clubs in the world — SkimNews
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- PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, restoring their lead through Vitinha’s 81st-minute strike before Fabián Ruiz added a fourth goal five minutes later.
- Barcelona entered 11-for-11 with wins across all competitions, but equalizers from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal could not prevent their first defeat of the season.
- Joan García made 10 saves as Barcelona conceded 22 shots while missing Jules Koundé, Eric García and Andreas Christensen; Dani Olmo also hobbled off in the first half.
- Ousmane Dembélé left after 20 minutes with what appeared to be a muscular issue; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was carried off after a 59th-minute challenge, and neither finished the match.
- Rodri was left on Barcelona’s bench as the club prioritized Sunday’s Clásico with Real Madrid, while Raphinha made his first start since returning from a hamstring injury and played 60 minutes.
- Lamine Yamal went from an error that led directly to PSG’s opener and no completed first-half take-ons to a 79th-minute goal for his 10th of the season, while recording a team-high 10 recoveries.
Why it matters: For PSG, the 4-2 statement win brought a five-day turnaround before a trip to league leaders Lyon after Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were forced off. Luis Enrique’s forward selection is therefore materially more constrained at the same time his side is chasing a third straight Champions League.
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