Paris Saint-Germain overturns Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League clash
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the third matchday of the Champions League league phase, scoring two late goals to clinch the win.
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 triumph over Barcelona in the third league-phase fixture of the Champions League, coming from behind twice after falling behind 1-0 and then 2-1. Louis Enrique's side delivered the decisive goals, while Barcelona, coached by Nansi Flik, could not hold onto their advantage. The win follows PSG's identical 4-2 victory at the Etihad against City a week earlier, marking Barcelona's first defeat of the season across all competitions.
Other notable results in the round included Roma's 4-0 win over Olympico, Liverpool's 4-3 comeback against Villarreal, Napoli's 4-3 success over Bournemouth, and Eintracht's double-goal win over Porto. The scores and top scorers from the third matchday were also highlighted.
Why it matters
The result keeps PSG in contention for the Champions League title and deals Barcelona their first loss this season.
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