Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Barcelona thanks to Gonçalo Ramos’ stoppage-time goal.
Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead with a composed finish after combining with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who lit up the first half with moments of brilliance. But Senny Mayulu equalised before the break for a depleted PSG side missing several star names, including Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doué.
The game appeared to be heading for a draw at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys until Ramos latched onto Achraf Hakimi’s cross in the 90th minute, punishing Barcelona’s high defensive line.
Hansi Flick’s decision to start Torres ahead of Robert Lewandowski and bench Ronald Araújo raised eyebrows, and although his side dominated large spells, they were undone late on.
PSG, managed by former Barca treble-winning coach Luis Enrique, had to weather pressure in Catalonia but took their chance when it came. The result underlines their resilience despite absences, while Barca’s defensive gamble proved costly.
The two sides share a turbulent recent history — Barcelona’s famous 6-1 comeback in 2017, PSG’s record-breaking signing of Neymar, and Lionel Messi’s switch to Paris deepening the rivalry. On this occasion, though, it was PSG who had the final word.
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