PSG v Barcelona
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
PSG remain perfect in the Champions League, edging to a 4-2 win over Barcelona, who suffer their first loss in any competition this season at the Parc des Princes. Kvaratskhelia was denied by the woodwork early on, while Dembele and Olmo limped off injured, before Doue’s 20-yard finish opened the scoring 38 minutes into this encounter. However, Barcelona came out and dominated the second half, equalising in the 55th minute when Espart thrashed under a weak attempted save by Safonov. Ferran hit the post in response, before Hernandez climbed the highest to thump a header past Garcia with 18 minutes remaining. Yamal responded with a fine individual goal soon after, only for Vitinha’s half-volley to edge PSG back ahead two minutes later before Fabian sealed the win. Luis Enrique will feel it was a deserved victory after PSG accumulated 3.8 xG to Barcelona’s 2.2, but Flick may be leaving with some frustration. The smaller matter of a LaLiga Clasico against Real Madrid next awaits Barcelona on Sunday, when PSG host Lyon in Ligue 1. That is all we have time for here, until next time – goodbye for now!
FULL-TIME: PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 4-2 BARCELONA
Adeyemi ignores the overlapping run of Balde, trying a speculative curling effort that sails over Safonov's target. PSG are just moments away from a huge win in Europe.
There will be only three additional minutes to end a thrilling European classic, with PSG two goals to the good in the closing stages.
Adeyemi shoots from distance, but a tame effort rolls easily through to Safonov. Flick's side are desperately running out of time, with a first defeat of the season the likely outcome here.
Fermin tries to get his side back in the contest, but his thumping effort is blocked by Pacho before Yamal's long-range drive on the follow-up deflects behind for a corner.
Shot Map
Team Stats
3.73
Expected Goals
2.19
47%
Possession
53%
14 (64%)
Shots on Goal
5 (28%)
5
Big Chances Created
3
2
Corners Won
3
408 (85%)
Accurate Passes
471 (88%)
33
Duels Won
33
3
Saves
10
11
Fouls Committed
10





