Paris Saint Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday night, maintaining their perfect start to the Champions League campaign. The hosts sit first in the 36-team standings with nine points from three wins, while Barcelona drop to fifth with six points after their opening loss. PSG also ended the visitors' 11-game unbeaten run, underlining their early dominance in the competition.
Désiré Doué gave PSG the lead before Lamine Yamal equalised for Barcelona. Vitinha restored the advantage just two minutes later as PSG scored four goals through different players. Dembele was forced off inside 20 minutes with a hamstring issue, later joined by Kvaratskhelia among the injured, while Nuno Mendes had already been ruled out beforehand.
PSG arrived in excellent form with five straight wins, including victories over Manchester City and Marseille. Barcelona also carried strong momentum with four wins in their previous five, though the early season loss now interrupts that sequence.
The result extends PSG's flawless record and keeps them clear at the summit. Barcelona must regroup quickly after the defeat and the fresh injury concerns to stay in contention for the top positions.
Désiré Doué was named UEFA Man of the Match for his decisive contribution in a high-quality encounter that showcased both teams' attacking intent.