Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 at Parc des Princes in a Champions League league phase match on Tuesday. The victory gave PSG three wins from three games in the competition and kept them top of the league phase on goal difference.
How the match unfolded
Désiré Doué put PSG ahead in the first half, and PSG led at half-time. Xavi Espart scored for Barcelona early in the second half to make it 1-1, with Fermín López setting up the goal.
Lucas Hernández restored PSG's lead with a header before Lamine Yamal equalised again with a solo goal. Vitinha put PSG back in front moments later, and Fabián Ruiz added PSG's fourth goal.
Standings and statistics
Barcelona trailed at the interval for the first time this season. SI said Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season.
Statistics network Statsdufoot wrote on its X account: "Espart has become the 15th player to score for Barcelona in the Champions League before turning 20."
Injuries during the game
Ousmane Dembélé went off injured in the first half. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia went off with an injury.
SI said Marquinhos exited the pitch with an injury, while Dani Olmo had to be withdrawn with an early injury. SI also said Joan García registered 10 total saves.