The Champions League match between the local team and French side PSG has ended at Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium. The final score was 2-1 in favor of the visitors from Paris. From the opening minutes, the game was marked by high intensity and fierce competition for every ball.
The home side started the match more actively and took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to a precise shot by Ferran Torres. The goal resulted from a quick combination that the opposing defenders were unable to stop. However, Barcelona’s advantage was short-lived.
The Parisian club managed to equalize before halftime. In the 38th minute, Mayulu found the net, taking advantage of a defensive error by the Spaniards. After that, the game evened out, with both teams trying to control possession and create dangerous chances at each other’s goals.
In the second half, the French side notably stepped up their play. PSG pressed more aggressively, preventing their opponents from playing freely out of defense. Barcelona struggled to transition into attack and rarely reached the opposition’s penalty area.
The climax came in the final minute of regular time. Gonçalo Ramos finished off a pass from Achraf Hakimi to put PSG ahead. This goal proved decisive. The Catalans tried to fight back, but visiting goalkeeper Chevalier made several crucial saves to keep his team in front.
After the final whistle, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the opponent’s strong performance and admitted that the French club deserved the win. His PSG counterpart Luis Enrique emphasized that his players particularly impressed after the break.
Barcelona players, including Frenkie de Jong and Eric García, did not hide their disappointment but expressed confidence that the competition is not over yet. The match featured several controversial incidents, including a tough foul by de Jong, which sparked debate among fans and pundits.
The home team’s starting lineup included Szczesny, Koundé, Eric, Cubarsí, Gerard Martin, de Jong, Pedri, Olmo, Rashford, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran. For PSG, Chevalier, Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián, Mbaye, Maiulu, and Barcola were on the pitch. The game drew significant attention in sports media and on social networks.
