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PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Barca suffer first defeat despite Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal goals

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes after going down 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in an action-packed and entertaining Champions League encounter in the French capital. PSG made a great start and…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:58 PM
PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Barca suffer first defeat despite Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal goals
Key Things to Know
  • Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes.
  • Désiré Doué, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz scored the goals for PSG.
  • Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal provided the two goals for Barcelona.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League at the Parc des Princes, ending the Spanish side's perfect start to the season. Désiré Doué opened the scoring for PSG in the 38th minute before Xavi Espart leveled for Barcelona with his first Champions League goal. Lucas Hernandez restored PSG's lead with a header, but Lamine Yamal equalized for Barcelona in the 79th minute.

PSG quickly regained control as Vitinha scored from outside the penalty area, followed by a late Fabian Ruiz goal to seal the victory. Both teams suffered first-half injuries, with PSG losing Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Barcelona's Dani Olmo was also forced off.

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