Barcelona v PSG: Mayulu shines, Ramos quietens Montjuic! | OneFootball

This Wednesday, during the 2nd day of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain faced FC Barcelona at Montjuïc Stadium. After a match where the Red and Blue had a slow start, they asserted themselves as leaders with a 1-2 victory (see the video summary). Here are our ratings for the Parisians.

Goalkeeper –

Lucas Chevalier (4) – For now, Chevalier does not seem to have gained the necessary confidence since his arrival. He still needs to find that little something that made him irresistible at Lille and which we haven't seen in Paris yet.

Defenders –

Achraf Hakimi (7) – We saw the good Hakimi again. A true leader, he gave PSG character when it was needed. Very active, he played a very good match.

Ilya Zabarnyi (6) – We must not forget that he is not yet very experienced in the Champions League. He alternated between very good and less good moments. He is beginning to understand what awaits him at PSG and the demands of the highest level. That said, his match is very encouraging.

Willian Pacho (7) – Once again very good, he is so effective defensively. He is often at the origin of defensive actions that render the Blaugrana attacks sterile. He has character and gives it to his team.

Nuno Mendes (7) – He was the origin of the Parisian goal in the first half with great drive. He sometimes struggled against Yamal, but overall he gave back as good as he got in some situations. His early yellow card put him in a bit of difficulty.

Midfielders –

Warren Zaïre-Emery (5) – Very discreet although very active, we expect him to take more spotlight in the Parisian game. He still seems too timid in his choices, as if he doesn't really believe in them.

Vitinha (6) – We saw from the start of the match that he didn't hesitate on the kickoff. Surely he still has doubts about his injury. Nevertheless, he played a crucial role in the midfield.

Fabian Ruiz (5) – Less visible, more in difficulty against a team that puts pressure, he fought hard. Replaced in the 72nd minute by Gonçalo Ramos.

Forwards –

Ibrahim Mbaye (6.5) – Let's not forget that he is very criticized even though he is only 17 years old. He has been very clumsy in his play since turning professional, but this season, we feel a change, an assurance, and we finally see some qualities that his coach wants to highlight. Replaced by Lucas Hernandez in the 66th minute.

Senny Mayulu (7) – Scorer, mobile, interesting in his play with the ball and without, he shows that he has the talent to perform in this PSG. He has limited experience, but enormous confidence. Replaced by Lee Kang-in in the 80th minute.

Bradley Barcola (5) – He has the talent. He has the speed. However, he needs to take leadership in this kind of match and in this configuration with many absentees. He lacked a bit of character at times. Replaced by Quentin Ndjantou in the 80th minute.

Coach –

Luis Enrique (8) – When we saw the start of the match, we recognized many familiar scenarios for the Parisians over the years. But where Luis Enrique makes a huge difference is that instead of getting bogged down in a non-match, his team regained confidence, took back the ball and the direction to take, which is to give everything to win. He managed to overturn FC Barcelona and regain control of the match. What a coach.

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