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Three-peat? PSG make Champions League statement despite injuries in Barcelona thriller

PSG 4-2 Barcelona: The holders beat Manchester City last week and have now proved too strong for Barcelona…

By Sam Brookes · The Independent

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Paris Saint-Germain earned a 4-2 home victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz secured the win for Luis Enrique's side.
Desire Doue and Lucas Hernandez also scored for the defending champions.

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Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 at Parc des Princes to maintain a perfect start in the Champions League league phase. Late strikes from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz secured the victory for Luis Enrique's side after Lamine Yamal had equalized with a solo effort in the closing stages.

Desire Doue opened the scoring for PSG before Xavi Espart equalized for the visitors. Lucas Hernandez restored the lead with a header, but Yamal leveled again before Vitinha and Ruiz struck to seal all three points despite PSG suffering injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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Three-peat? PSG make Champions League statement despite injuries in Barcelona thriller

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