PSG Secure Late 2-1 Champions League Win Over Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League group stage, highlighting their status as early favorites to retain the crown. The match was marked by a late winning goal from Gonçalo Ramos, who came off the bench to score in injury time after a precise cross from Achraf Hakimi. Despite missing key players including Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue, PSG showed resilience with vital contributions from Lee Kang-in, who rattled the post and assisted the decisive goal, and Nuno Mendes, who was key in the build-up to the equalizer scored by Senny Mayulu. Barcelona took the lead through Ferran Torres, assisted by Marcus Rashford, but PSG fought back strongly, with tactical substitutions by coach Luis Enrique changing the game's momentum. The victory keeps PSG unbeaten with six points from two matches, while Barcelona, though promising, were left to rue missed chances. This match underscores PSG's ambition to win again this season, as expressed by Ramos and reflected in their strong team performance despite absences.