PSG, Barcelona and Hard Defeat
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These are two of the favorites to win the whole competition but both are struggling through injuries ahead of Wednesday's showdown
Paris St Germain’s 2-1 victory at Barcelona on Wednesday bore all the hallmarks of a statement win as the Champions League holders leaned on a blend of academy graduates, fringe players and established names to show their depth.
As the game lost its spark a touch in the second half, the Parisians won it at the death. Substitute Goncalo Ramos got the winner in the 90th minute, converting Achraf Hakimi's low cross to punish Barcelona's reckless high line.
Trailing 1-0 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and without injured star forwards Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, defending champion PSG fought back for a 2-1 victory against one of the favorites to lift the trophy in May.
PSG fell behind early, but the reigning, defending UEFA Champions League winners clawed their way back and stole all three points with Goncalo Ramos' 90th-minute winner to beat Barcelona.
Hansi Flick’s side opened the scoring at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in the 19th minute through a fine team move that ended with Ferran Torres turning home a Marcus Rashford pass in the 19th minute — and continuing their remarkable scoring record under the German (more on that later).
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Two of the top teams in Europe square off in a marquee UEFA Champions League matchup on Wednesday, as Barcelona plays host to Paris Saint-Germain. The UEFA Champions League, formerly known as the European Cup, is a time-honored tournament where the best teams across the continent come together to determine who the best club in Europe is.