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  "title": "PSG beat Barcelona in Champions League classic, Liverpool edge seven-goal thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psg-beat-barcelona-in-champions-league-classic-liverpool-edge-seven-15835767",
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  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T01:56:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/21/psg-beat-barcelona-in-champions-league-classic-liverpool-edge-seven-goal-thriller/"
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  "account": "Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 victory over Barcelona in a highly anticipated Champions League match at the Parc des Princes. Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz scored for the French champions, while Barcelona's Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal netted twice to level the game in the second half. Alexis Mac Allister scored twice as Liverpool bounced back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield. Manchester City dominated AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Phil Foden netting a hat-trick.",
  "summary": "Paris Saint-Germain underlined their status as Europe's best side by beating Barcelona 4-2 in a blockbuster Champions League clash on Tuesday, while Liverpool and Manchester City also claimed victories. Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG, with Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal twice pulling Barcelona level in the second half. Alexis Mac Allister scored twice as…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "PSG beat Barcelona in Champions League classic, Liverpool edge seven-goal thriller",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psg-beat-barcelona-in-champions-league-classic-liverpool-edge-seven",
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