Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz settle Paris Saint Germain’s 4-2 win

Paris Saint Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 at Parc des Princes in UEFA Champions League League Stage - 3, after a second-half exchange of goals was settled by Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz.

Late response decides the result

Désiré Doue opened the scoring for Paris Saint Germain in the 38th minute, with João Neves assisting for 1-0. Xavi Espart equalised for Barcelona in the 55th minute, assisted by Fermín López, before Lucas Hernández restored the hosts’ lead in the 72nd minute to make it 2-1.

Barcelona levelled again in the 79th minute through Lamine Yamal, but Vitinha scored in the 81st minute for 3-2. Fabián Ruiz scored the last goal in the 86th minute, assisted by Achraf Hakimi, completing the 4-2 scoreline.

Barcelona had the ball, PSG created the clearer threat

Barcelona had 53% possession and 539 total passes, compared with Paris Saint Germain’s 47% and 477. The scoreline was supported by the hosts’ 14 shots on goal to Barcelona’s 5, while expected goals were 3.74 for Paris Saint Germain and 2.25 for Barcelona. Barcelona’s goalkeeper made 10 saves; Paris Saint Germain’s made 3.

João Cancelo received Barcelona’s only yellow card in the 17th minute. Neither team received a red card.

Doué leads the individual display

D. Doué was the standout performer with a 9.0 rating, 1 goal, 1 assist and 4 key passes in 78 minutes.

The post-match standings list Paris Saint Germain #1 on 9 points from 3 games (3W 0D 0L), with Barcelona #5 on 6 points from 3 games (2W 0D 1L). Paris Saint Germain are 3 points ahead of Barcelona (9 v 6). Their pre-match form was Win, Win, Win and Win, Win, Loss respectively.