Bogotá (EFE).- In a fast-paced clash at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Paris Saint-Germain capitalized on FC Barcelona’s defensive vulnerabilities to secure a 4-2 victory, handing the Catalan team their first loss of the season.
The match remained tense from start to finish, but the Parisian team’s efficiency ultimately defined the outcome of the night.
Désiré Doué opened the scoring for the hosts in the 38th minute, putting PSG ahead before halftime. However, Barcelona responded 10 minutes into the second half thanks to a goal from Xavi Espart (55′). The equalizer brought momentum back to the game, but Lucas Hernández put Paris ahead again in the 72nd minute.
Barça refused to give up and equalized once more through Lamine Yamal in the 79th minute, but the Catalan comeback was short-lived.
In the closing stages, PSG put the home side ahead again in the 81st minute with Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz Peña sealed the final 4-2 scoreline in the 86th, capping an authoritative victory for the Parisian side.
Meanwhile, Manchester City got their Champions League campaign back on track with an emphatic 5-1 victory over AEK Athens.
Elliot Anderson gave Manchester City an early lead in the 12th minute, setting the tone for their victory. Phil Foden first goal came in the 34th minute.
AEK managed to pull one back early in the second half with a goal from Stavros Pilios (52′), but City’s response was swift.
Rayan Cherki restored control for the English side with a goal in the 57th minute, before Foden completed his performance with two more goals in the 65th and 76th minutes, sealing a memorable hat-trick and a convincing victory for Manchester City.EFE
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