Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday 20 October 2026, according to Sky Sports. The defeat ended a perfect start for Hansi Flick's side, who had won all 11 of their previous games this season. The lead changed hands twice before PSG pulled clear with two goals in the last 10 minutes.

How the Six Goals Came

  • Désiré Doué opened the scoring for PSG in the 38th minute after a Barcelona mistake, 1-0.
  • Xavi Espart equalised for Barcelona in the 55th minute, set up by Fermín López, 1-1.
  • Lucas Hernández headed PSG back in front from a set piece in the 72nd minute, 2-1.
  • Lamine Yamal levelled again for Barcelona in the 79th minute with a solo goal, 2-2.
  • Vitinha shot from just outside the area in the 81st minute, 3-2.
  • Fabián Ruiz tapped in Achraf Hakimi's delivery in the 86th minute, 4-2.

Ousmane Dembélé went off in the 20th minute with a suspected hamstring injury, a setback for PSG. His replacement was Ferran Torres, who joined PSG from Barcelona in August, and he hit the post from close range against his former club in the 71st minute.

From @PSG_English on X:

An Open Game That Suited PSG

The sides had 40 attempts on goal between them, according to Sky Sports. That suited Paris Saint-Germain, who had won 4-2 away at Manchester City in the previous round.

Barcelona still found ways back. Xavi Espart's first Champions League goal, per The Guardian, came from a one-two with Fermín López, and Lamine Yamal's equaliser came past Warren Zaïre-Emery. But PSG were back in front within two minutes and had a fourth five minutes later.

From @FCBarcelona on X:

A Costly Night for PSG

Ousmane Dembélé went off in te [X]th minute with a suspected hamstring injury. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was helped off just before the hour, and captain Marquinhos followed with a thigh problem. L'Équipe reports the club fears Kvaratskhelia has an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Standings and Next Fixtures

The result keeps PSG top of the Champions League league phase on nine points from three matches, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference. Meanwhile, Barcelona stay on six points and are 5th in the standings.

Barcelona host Real Madrid in LaLiga at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday 25 October 2026 (21:00 CET). PSG are at home the same day, hosting Lyon in Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes.

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