PSG star hailed as ‘most underrated player of all time’ after Barcelona win

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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has been hailed as the “most underrated player of all time” after scoring in the Champions League holders’ statement 4-2 victory over Barcelona.

Ruiz tapped home PSG’s fourth after the French giants were pegged back twice in their win at the Parc des Princes, first by Xavi Esparti before Lamine Yamal produced his latest moment of magic to level in the 79th minute.

Vitinha’s strike two minutes later gave PSG the lead once again and it didn’t take much longer for Ruiz to put the game out of sight, finishing Achraf Hakimi’s cross.

“He could be the most underrated player of all time, Fabian Ruiz,” said Joe Cole on TNT Sports. “He’s won everything in the game, Champions League, does his job, and what I would say is they look a stronger side with him in.”

Ruiz came into the season off the back of winning the World Cup with Spain, being an integral figure in midfield alongside Rodri.

PSG winger Desire Doue, who brilliantly fired in the opener in Paris, was delighted with his side’s performance.

“The atmosphere was crazy tonight,” he said. “We did a great job because we won obviously but we’re really happy with the content of the match.

“We did some amazing things, we never quit and when you win against one of the biggest teams in Europe you are really happy so we are really happy tonight. I’m always happy when I can help the team.

“Every game you say that we send a message, I don’t know. We just try and play the best football we can and we did a great job tonight.”

PSG return to action this weekend against Ligue 1 leaders Lyon, who are above them in the table on goal difference.

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