UCL: We Showed Our Level Against Barcelona — PSG Coach Enrique
Retold by Oddsrama · 21 October 2026
PSG delivered a statement performance in the Champions League on Tuesday, dismantling Barcelona 4-2 in a thrilling encounter that had all the makings of a season classic. It was the reigning European champions showing their teeth against a Blaugrana side searching for answers, with both teams trading blows in a match that produced 40 attempts on goal. Barcelona's unbeaten run of 12 games came to a grinding halt, but not before they pushed PSG hard—this was no straightforward victory.
The match ebbed and flowed with rhythm. Desiré Doucé gave PSG an early edge, only for youngster Xavi Espart to level. Lamine Yamal, that Barcelona wonderkid everyone's talking about, then equalized again to make it 2-2. But PSG found their composure when it mattered. Vitinha restored the lead seconds after Yamal's effort, and when Barcelona's legs began to tire, Fabián Ruiz sealed it with a simple finish. From a betting standpoint, this result has serious implications: PSG showed they can grind out results even when under pressure, while Barcelona's defensive vulnerabilities are now exposed on the continental stage.
Luis Enrique, PSG's boss, was forthright in his assessment afterward. He acknowledged that his side played
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