(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
PSG Stuns Barcelona with Late Winner, Man City Held by Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered late drama in the UEFA Champions League as Goncalo Ramos struck a decisive 90th-minute winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Wednesday night.
PSG Makes a Statement in Europe
Playing at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona took an early lead through Ferran Torres in the 19th minute. Despite missing star players Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG showed their depth and determination.
Senny Mayulu equalized in the 38th minute before Achraf Hakimi set up Ramos for the last-gasp winner. The result gave defending champions PSG two wins from two games, underlining their status as one of the favorites to lift the trophy again.
Coach Luis Enrique praised his team’s spirit:
“When players wear this badge, effort and attitude are non-negotiable.”
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted PSG were the better side, saying his team must “accept the defeat and improve.”
Haaland Scores Twice but City Held
At the Stade Louis II, Erling Haaland scored twice for Manchester City, but the holders of the Premier League title were pegged back by Monaco, who earned a 2-2 draw thanks to Eric Dier’s late penalty.
Haaland has now scored 52 goals in 50 Champions League appearances, closing in on Lionel Messi’s record pace to 60 goals. Despite his form, City boss Pep Guardiola was left frustrated by the dropped points.
Other Key Results
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Arsenal 2-0 Olympiakos: Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka maintained Arsenal’s perfect start and sixth clean sheet in nine games.
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Napoli 2-1 Sporting Lisbon: Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund netted twice, assisted both times by Kevin De Bruyne.
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Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Athletic Bilbao: A dominant win for the German side.
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Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 PSV Eindhoven: Points shared after a tense battle.
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Villarreal 2-2 Juventus: Former Juve loanee Renato Veiga struck late to rescue Villarreal.
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Newcastle 4-0 Union Saint-Gilloise: Nick Woltemade continued his hot streak, scoring again, while Anthony Gordon converted two penalties.
Champions League Heating Up
With thrilling finishes, late goals, and standout performances, this round of the UEFA Champions League once again showed why it remains the most exciting football competition in the world.
Fans can now look ahead to the next round, with PSG making an early statement, City seeking consistency, and Arsenal quietly building a flawless European campaign.
