PSG 4-2 Barcelona: European giants play out classic as Hansi Flick’s side handed first defeat of the season

Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona. UEFA Champions League.

Match report as PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League; European giants put on a classic with 40 attempts at goal; defeat is Barcelona’s first of the season

Barcelona were handed their first defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League classic.

In a game that saw a total of 40 attempts on goal, it was the reigning European champions who were able to outgun the visitors in a contender for game of the season.

The pair traded goals, with Desire Doue’s strike and Lucas Hernandez’s header each being cancelled out courtesy of youngster Xavi Espart and the irrepressible Lamine Yamal.

Seconds after Barca’s number 10 levelled things for a second time, Vitinha restored PSG’s lead as Barcelona ran out of gas. Fabian Ruiz put the icing on the cake five minutes later with a tap-in as Hansi Flick side tasted defeat for the first time in 12 games this season.

It comes five days before the LaLiga leaders visit Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season.

2: POST! Kvaratskhelia smashes the woodwork in less than 120 seconds.

5: SAVE! Garcia denies Dembele and Doue in quick succession.

10: CHANCE FOR GORDON! Ball drops to Englishman in good position, but he fails to make the most of it.

14: JUST WIDE! Olmo misses target in Barcelona’s first meaningful attempt.

19: INJURY! Ballon d’Or holder Dembele comes off with suspected hamstring issue.

25: HUGE MISS! Substitute Torres denied by Garcia from close range.

29: CHANCES GALORE! PSG squander three brilliant attempts in a matter of seconds.

38: GOAL! Doue finally puts PSG ahead after Lamine Yamal mistake.

40: SAVE! Nearly immediate response from Barca as Fermin is thwarted by Safanov.

51: SAVE! Hakimi denied as PSG miss more chances.

55: GOAL! PSG punished as Espart equalises.

71: POST! Torres misses again as he strikes the post from close range!

72: GOAL! A set-piece does the job as Hernandez’s header restores PSG’s lead.

79: GOAL! Lamine Yamal smashes Barca level from a tight angle.

81: GOAL! Vitinha hits back immediately from edge of the box.

86: GOAL! Ruiz seals the deal as Barca run out of steam.

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