PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League thriller

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Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League thriller, handing the Catalans their first defeat of the season with late strikes from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz. Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback to edge Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, while Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens. The PSG-Barcelona match took place against the backdrop of unrest in France, with fans divided over whether football should be a political platform amid the protests. PSG are aiming to win the competition for a third straight season.

Why it matters：Europe's flagship club competition draws global audiences, and the match highlighted how political unrest is spilling into sport.

Key points

  • Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz scored late for PSG
  • Liverpool came back to beat Villarreal 4-3
  • Man City routed AEK Athens 5-1

Sources (original reporting)

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