Three things we learned as PSG dispatched Barcelona in the Champions League

Three things we learned as PSG dispatched Barcelona in the Champions LeagueEdward OttoPSG PostEdward OttoPSG delivered arguably their best performance of the season last night, dispatching Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes. The European champions were 1-0 up at half-time and never gave up in the second half when Barcelona had equalised twice. They deserved to win on the night as they had the better chances despite having slightly less possession. The club learned a lot from this game, particularly because they competed against an in-form team in club football.

Here at PSG Post, we discuss three things we learned as Les Parisiens made a statement of intent last night.

Three key takeaways from PSG’s thrilling European win over Barcelona

Desire Doue could be the leader of PSG’s attack this season

Doue had another great European game on Tuesday night against Hansi Flick’s side. The 21-year-old opened the scoring in the 37th minute when he pounced on Lamine Yamal’s mistake with a good strike from outside the box. In the second half, he provided the assist for Lucas Hernandez’s header from a corner, which made it 2-1 to Luis Enrique’s side. With Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha being set to be on the treatment table for a period of time, Doue has every chance of benching one of the aforementioned players.

The French champions can create chances against any team

PSG scored four on the night but could have scored more if they weren’t wasteful, and Joan Garcia didn’t make nine saves to keep the Spanish giants in the match for as long as he did. In just the first minute, Khvicha hit the post with a curling shot, and moments later Dembele had a shot which was comfortably gathered by Garcia. Khvicha had another chance in the first half when his shot from distance was palmed away by the Barcelona number one. These chances all came in the first half. The most notable action of the night came when Joan Garcia made three saves in a row from point-blank range in the 28th minute.

Lucas Hernandez could become second choice left back

French international Lucas Hernandez did well to hold his own against a player who many believe to be the best in the world, Lamine Yamal. The 19-year-old World Cup winner wasn’t at his best in the first half, even being at fault for the first goal that Barcelona conceded. Hernandez marked Yamal well for 78 minutes. To put Hernandez performance into context, Warren Zaire-Emery lost Yamal for Barcelona’s second goal of the game. It is difficult to be critical of Zaire Emery as fullback isn’t his natural position.

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