Paris Saint-Germain v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3
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Renato Gonçalves Renato Goncalves is the deputy manager of Barca Blaugranes and has been writing for the site since all the way back in 2014. He’s a massive sports fan and has been crazy about Barcelona ever since Rivaldo scored that bicycle kick in 2001.
París Saint-Germain 4-2 FC Barcelona: First defeat - FC BarcelonaEqualisers from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal keep the Catalans well in contention, but two late goals for the Parisians bring an end to the perfect start to 2026/27.
Hansi Flick: ‘We’ll get better’ - FC BarcelonaGerman coach responds to what he calls a fantastic game in which his side played well but paid for their errors.
Flick: “Titles aren’t won in October, the Champions League will be decided in June” - Mundo Deportivo“PSG were better than us,” declared the Barça coach after suffering the first defeat of the season.
Raphinha: “The result is the result, but we showed that we can compete” - Mundo DeportivoThe Barça captain lamented the defeat, but was pleased to have stood up to “the two-time champion in front of their fans.”
Reactions from Gerard Martín, Bernal and Espart: “Heads held high and learn for the future” - Mundo DeportivoThe three young Barcelona players expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance despite the defeat.
Luis Enrique: “I won’t fall into the trap of thinking we’re better” - Mundo DeportivoThe Asturian coach said that Doué‘s first goal calmed them down and that “you can’t imagine Barça’s level until you have them in front of you.”
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