FC Barcelona News: 21 October 2026; Perfect record ends with Champions League defeat to PSG

2026-10-21 · BarcaBlaugranes

París Saint-Germain 4-2 FC Barcelona: First defeat – FC BarcelonaEqualisers from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal keep the Catalans well in contention, but two late goals for the Parisians bring an end to the perfect start to 2026/27. Hansi Flick: ‘We’ll get better’ – FC BarcelonaGerman coach responds to what he calls a fantastic game […]

París Saint-Germain 4-2 FC Barcelona: First defeat

Equalisers from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal keep the Catalans well in contention, but two late goals for the Parisians bring an end to the perfect start to 2026/27.

Hansi Flick: ‘We’ll get better’

German coach responds to what he calls a fantastic game in which his side played well but paid for their errors.

Flick: “Titles aren’t won in October, the Champions League will be decided in June”

“PSG were better than us,” declared the Barça coach after suffering the first defeat of the season.

Raphinha: “The result is the result, but we showed that we can compete”

The Barça captain lamented the defeat, but was pleased to have stood up to “the two-time champion in front of their fans.”

Reactions from Gerard Martín, Bernal and Espart: “Heads held high and learn for the future”

The three young Barcelona players expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance despite the defeat.

Luis Enrique: “I won’t fall into the trap of thinking we’re better”

The Asturian coach said that Doué’s first goal calmed them down and that “you can’t imagine Barça’s level until you have them in front of you.”

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