Barcelona v PSG: squad, Mayulu, Mendes, Ramos and Barcola… hits and misses! | OneFootball

This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 1-2 victory (video highlights Barcelona/PSG) against FC Barcelona as part of the 2nd matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League at the Montjuïc Stadium. Here are the tops and flops from this win.

Tops –

❤️ The group.

With key absentees (Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, João Neves, and Marquinhos, all of whom started in the Champions League final), there was some concern for PSG in Barcelona. The start of the match was indeed difficult. But these Parisians showed a collective strength and character that is special. They managed to gradually get the upper hand over one of the best teams in Europe. This was done with young players, with solutions found in the face of adversity, including injuries. It also required a certain amount of self-sacrifice. It was beautiful to see.

Senny Mayulu.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder started as a false 9 and was once again impressive in his play. He added a very important goal, like a true striker. This Titi is impressive and doesn’t let himself get intimidated; we want to see what comes next.

Nuno Mendes.

The 23-year-old left-back wasn’t perfect, but you’d have to be very demanding not to consider him a top performer, given how many duels he won, how he troubled Lamine Yamal, and how he launched several chances. He even provided the decisive assist for Mayulu. What a player.

Gonçalo Ramos supersub.

Recently, the 24-year-old striker has been disappointing as a starter. Coming off the bench, he made a real impact. Pressing, winning a free kick, flick-ons, creating danger, and scoring a crucial goal. We’d like to see him confirm this against teams that give less space. But it’s positive to see him hang in there despite the difficulties.

Flops –

😡Bradley Barcola

This might be a bit harsh, but the 23-year-old forward was highly anticipated and was relatively disappointing. He wasn’t found in behind very often, true. But above all, he missed a few big chances. Nothing dramatic, but he was a bit below par.

The start of the match.

PSG was particularly impressive in the second half, but they suffered at first. Partly because Barça was precise, but also because the Parisians seemed a bit subdued. There was a strange feeling that PSG was letting things happen to them.

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