Paris Saint-Germain etched their name into Champions League history on Tuesday night, becoming the first club ever to beat Barcelona in three consecutive away games in European competition. The French champions stunned the Camp Nou once again, this time with a 2–1 comeback victory sealed by Gonçalo Ramos’ late strike, in a match that underlined PSG’s evolution into a fearless and tactically sharp side on the continent.
The encounter had everything as predicted in Softfootball’s pre-match preview: pace, chaos, brilliance, and tension. Barcelona started brightly, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal weaving through defenders like a street dancer in a crowded alley. His early run nearly produced the opener before Marcus Rashford, who was the hero in the opening UCL victory against Newcastle with 2 goals, teed up Ferran Torres to fire home in the 19th minute, sending the home fans into wild celebration.
But PSG, as they’ve done so many times in recent years, refused to crumble under the Camp Nou lights. Their equalizer came from a sequence that showcased their resilience and team chemistry. Nuno Mendes, bursting down the left flank, drew defenders before setting up Senny Mayulu for a calm finish, restoring parity and silencing the once-raucous crowd.
As the second half unfolded, Barcelona’s rhythm faltered. Flick’s men struggled with PSG’s pressing, their once-fluid passing now looking hurried. Hakimi came close from a set-piece, while Lee Kang-in rattled the post late on, hinting at what was to come. And just when it seemed both sides would settle for a draw, Ramos calmly and clinically slipped through Barça’s high line and buried the winner beyond Szczęsny.
Nuno Mendes was a true menace on the flank and was rightfully awarded the player of the match after his assist and numerous attacking barrage, PSG posted a video on their official X account of the player receiving his award.
Watch the video below:
The result not only extended PSG’s record to six wins in their last seven Champions League games but also snapped Barcelona’s impressive home streak in the competition.
For Luis Enrique’s men, it was another statement of intent proof that this PSG side, crowned European champions in May after a 5–0 demolition of Inter Milan, now carries the confidence and steel of true continental contenders. For Barcelona, though, it was a bitter reminder: even under Hansi Flick, there is still a lot of work to do.
