Paris Saint-Germain came from behind twice to beat Barcelona 4-2 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter, scoring three second-half goals to secure victory after a fierce contest.
Barcelona took the lead through João Cancelo in the 17th minute, but PSG responded in the 38th minute when Désiré Doué found the net to make it 1-1 at half-time.
The Spanish side regained the advantage in the 55th minute through Xavi Espart, who scored after an assist from Fermín López, leaving PSG chasing the game again.
PSG refused to give up, with Lucas Hernández equalising in the 72nd minute after being set up by Doué.
The French champions then turned the match around in the closing stages, as Vitinha scored in the 81st minute to give the hosts a 3-2 lead.
Fabián Ruiz sealed the victory four minutes later, finishing off an assist from Achraf Hakimi in the 86th minute to complete the 4-2 win.
The late goals exposed Barcelona’s defensive frailties, as the Spanish side struggled to contain PSG’s attacking pressure after twice taking the lead.
The victory highlighted PSG’s resilience and attacking strength, with the hosts capitalising on their opportunities when the contest reached its decisive stages.
