PSG Conquers Camp Nou: Wing-Back Wizards Dip Barça in a 2-1 Champions League Thriller
2 octobre 2025
Match Summary
Barcelona hosted Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League clash that finished 2-1 in favor of PSG at Camp Nou. PSG’s coach Luis Enrique looked pleased with the victory and the performance of his team throughout the night.
Enrique stressed that Barca controlled possession early, making the first 20 minutes difficult, but PSG grew into the match and claimed the win after halftime. He highlighted that the team’s identity remains intact despite injuries and absences, calling the result an important one because beating Barcelona is always enjoyable.
He added that the victory should boost confidence and that the celebrations would be shared with the fans. The coach noted the demanding schedule in the Champions League but emphasized that the ultimate aim is the team’s mentality and unity rather than simply finishing the group stage as a top-eight seed.
Enrique also praised the team’s identity, saying, “We play with the same core identity regardless of who is available. We delivered a fantastic second half and must maintain this level.”
He pointed out the challenge of playing in Barcelona and away games generally, but argued that PSG proved their ability to overcome difficulties last season and in earlier European fixtures. He singled out Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi as world-class wing-backs who help the team press and attack with pace, especially when several players are not at full fit.
“We showed character and mentality,” Enrique concluded, insisting the squad remains a real team regardless of personnel. “We are PSG, with or without certain players, and we will keep building.”
Sini Mayolo: This is Our Mentality — We Won’t Give Up
PSG’s young forward Sini Mayolo reflected on the comeback, saying, “We didn’t surrender after conceding; we kept calm, trusted our style, and the hard work paid off.”
He added, “Keeping our identity and pushing with collective effort was key. Every player gave their best to earn this result and push the squad’s confidence.”
Mayolo emphasized the importance of integrating academy graduates into big games, and how daily work under the coach’s plan helps them assert themselves in the lineup. He praised the team’s cohesion and signaled more to come from the group.
PSG moved to six points after a 4-0 win over Atalanta in the opening round and will host Bayer Leverkusen in the next group game on October 21 at the Parc des Princes. Barcelona sit on three points and will travel to Olympiakos in their next fixture.
In short, the night belonged to PSG’s resilience and their wing-backs’ electric pace, with Enrique savoring a win that felt like a reminder of Barca’s unyielding challenge.
Punchline 1: If humor were a tactic, tonight’s joke would be that Barcelona’s defense tried to defend with a sieve—PSG just brought the rain.
Punchline 2: PSG’s wing-backs sprinted so fast they left the scoreboard wondering if it should file a noise complaint for too much cheering.
