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Paris Saint-Germain Player Ratings: Doue and Vitinha Spark Late Comeback Against Barcelona
Amir Azimi
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Paris Saint-Germain Player Ratings: Doue and Vitinha Spark Late Comeback Against Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain kept their flawless start to the Champions League alive with a dramatic 4-2 win over Barcelona at Parc des Princes. The French side now sits top of their group with nine points from three matches, while Barcelona dropped to fifth after suffering their first defeat following 11 straight wins in all competitions.

The match was intense and fast-paced. Luis Enrique’s tactical approach pushed PSG hard, but Paris’s dominance in the final third shone through with 3.73 expected goals (xG) and 22 total shots, 15 on target. Their fitness and squad depth helped them pull away in the last ten minutes.

Goalkeeper & Defence

  • M. Safonov - 6/10: Faced few shots but conceded twice to clinical finishes. Made three saves and mostly watched the first half unfold.
  • A. Hakimi - 8/10: Tireless on the right wing, key in attack transitions. Assisted Fabian Ruiz's late goal, constantly troubling Barcelona's defense.
  • W. Pacho - 7/10: Strong presence in defense, won aerial duels, and made vital clearances under pressure.
  • Marquinhos - 6/10: Led well early on but the backline showed vulnerability after halftime. Left due to injury in the 59th minute.
  • L. Hernandez - 8/10: Delivered a crucial header to put PSG ahead and worked hard until his tactical substitution in the 78th minute.

Midfield

  • Vitinha - 9/10: Controlled the midfield with sharp technical skill. Scored a stunning volley in the 81st minute to break the deadlock at 2-2 and shift momentum back to PSG.
  • J. Neves - 7.5/10: Disrupted Barcelona’s flow and assisted Desire Doue’s opener with a clever headed pass. Dominated midfield battles with his work rate.
  • F. Ruiz - 8/10: Consistently arrived late in the box and sealed the match with a composed finish from Hakimi’s cross.

Attack

  • D. Doue - 9/10: Impressive impact as a young forward. Scored the first goal from outside the box and assisted Lucas Hernandez’s header for the second. A constant threat before being rested late in the game.
  • K. Kvaratskhelia - 7/10: Unlucky to hit the post early. Created chances but had to leave the match injured in the 59th minute.
  • O. Dembele - 6/10: Started lively but left early due to a thigh injury, cutting short his reunion with Barcelona.

Substitutes and Manager

  • F. Torres - 6.5/10: Came on early for Dembele, forced a fine save and hit the post later in the game.
  • I. Zabarnyi - 7/10: Replaced Marquinhos and brought stability to the defense.
  • M. Akliouche - 6/10: Subbed in for Kvaratskhelia, added energy and sustained PSG’s high pressing.
  • W. Zaire-Emery - 4/10: Struggled in a brief appearance, his poor clearance led to Barcelona’s second equalizer shortly after coming on.
  • S. Mayulu - N/A: Entered late to replace Doue but had limited time to influence the match.
  • Luis Enrique - 8/10: Kept his team aggressive despite injuries to three key players. His bold attacking strategy created plenty of chances but was undone in the final minutes by PSG’s resilience.

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