Barcelona’s unbeaten run in the 2024/25 season came to an end on Tuesday night after Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning late turnaround to secure a 2-1 victory at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in the UEFA Champions League.
Torres Puts Barcelona Ahead
The Catalan giants started brightly, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal orchestrating attacks from the right flank. After Ferran Torres missed a clear chance from Yamal’s brilliant trivela pass, the forward quickly made amends, tapping in Marcus Rashford’s cross to hand Barcelona the lead.
PSG Hit Back Through Mayulu
Despite missing several key players, including Marquinhos, Joao Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, and Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Enrique’s PSG responded with resilience. In the 39th minute, Nuno Mendes drove through midfield before setting up 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, who coolly slotted past Wojciech Szczęsny to make it 1-1 before half-time.
Missed Chances at Both Ends
Barcelona pressed hard to regain their advantage after the break. Dani Olmo came closest, but his close-range effort was heroically cleared off the line by Achraf Hakimi.
PSG, however, looked dangerous on the counter. Lee Kang-in almost turned the game on its head with a brilliant solo run, only to see his strike cannon off the post.
Ramos Seals PSG’s Victory
Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, PSG substitute Gonçalo Ramos delivered the decisive blow in the 90th minute, slotting home to complete the comeback and secure a vital away win for the reigning champions.
Barcelona Left to Reflect
The result leaves Barcelona frustrated after failing to capitalize on their early dominance. Xavi’s men will see this as a missed opportunity, particularly against a PSG side missing several first-team stars, while Luis Enrique will take pride in his team’s fighting spirit and ability to grind out results under pressure.
