Paris Saint-Germain produced a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Despite missing key attackers Ousmane Dembele Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG showed resilience and sealed the win with a 90th-minute strike from Goncalo Ramos at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Barcelona took the early lead through Ferran Torres in the 19th minute, but Senny Mayulu equalized before halftime. As the game looked destined for a draw, Achraf Hakimi delivered a decisive cross that Ramos converted, handing PSG a crucial victory. The result marks PSG’s second win in two matches as they aim to defend their European crown.
PSG coach Luis Enrique praised his team’s determination, stating that wearing the club’s badge demands maximum commitment regardless of who plays. Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick admitted disappointment but acknowledged PSG’s strength.
Elsewhere, Manchester City were held 2-2 by Monaco despite Erling Haaland scoring twice. Eric Dier’s last-minute penalty denied Pep Guardiola’s men all three points. Arsenal maintained their perfect start with a 2-0 win over Olympiakos thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, while Juventus and Villarreal shared a 2-2 draw after Renato Veiga’s late equaliser.
Napoli edged Sporting Lisbon 2-1 with Rasmus Hojlund netting a brace, Borussia Dortmund cruised past Athletic Bilbao 4-1, and Bayer Leverkusen were held 1-1 by PSV Eindhoven. Newcastle enjoyed a commanding 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise with Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon starring, while Qarabag continued their strong run with a 2-0 victory against Copenhagen.
The latest round of fixtures once again highlighted the drama and unpredictability of the Champions League, keeping fans worldwide on the edge of their seats.
