PSG strike late to get better of Yamal and Barcelona in Champions League
Vitinha's superb late strike proved crucial as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain saw off rivals Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a dramatic game between two of the leading contenders to win this season's Champions League.This was the 14th meeting of the teams in the Champions League in the last 13 years, and for Barcelona it was probably not their biggest game of the week -- beat Real Madrid at…
Paris Saint-Germain secured a crucial 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, thanks to a late goal from Vitinha. The Portuguese playmaker scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute, bringing PSG closer to winning their third Champions League title in a row. Barcelona had taken an early lead through Lamine Yamal, but Paris quickly responded with a goal from Desire Doue.
Lucas Hernandez added a second for PSG, and Xavi Espart equalised for Barcelona shortly after the break. In the end, however, it was Vitinha's goal that proved decisive as PSG emerged victorious. The loss is a setback for Barcelona, but they still have a strong chance of advancing in the tournament, as they have won their last 11 matches in all competitions.
PSG, meanwhile, have won seven consecutive games across both the Ligue 1 and Champions League competitions.
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