Highlights: PSG stun Barcelona 3-2 at home

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A depleted Paris Saint-Germain side got the better of Barcelona to hand them their first defeat of the season. Prior to this, the Spanish giants were yet to concede a goal in 2014-15. This leaves Barcelona second on the table behind the French champions.The home side were without superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva.

Paris Saint-Germain? XI: Sirigu; Maxwell, Marquinhos, Luiz, Van Der Wiel; Matuidi, Motta, Verratti; Pastore, Lucas, Cavani.

Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Alba, Mathieu, Mascherano, Dani Alves; Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Neymar, Messi, Pedro

PSG 1-0 Barcelona: Luiz (10’)

One-time Barcelona target David Luiz got plenty of time in the box to get a first touch and guide it to the far post.


PSG 1-1 Barcelona: Messi (12’)

The Catalan giants responded almost immediately when Neymar, Messi and Iniesta linked up with the Argentine finishing off a brilliant one-two.


PSG 2-1 Barcelona: Verratti (26’)

In a bizarre bit of defending from the visitors, the 5 ft 5 in tall Marco Verratti headed the ball into straight through a corner at the far post.


PSG 3-1 Barcelona: Matuidi (54’)

The hosts extended their lead when a cross from the right alluded everyone for Matuidi to score though Ter Stegen’s legs


PSG 3-2 Barcelona: Neymar (56’)

Barcelona got a ray of hope in the 56th min when the opposition failed to deal with a cross inside the boss for Brazilian superstar Neymar to finish it calmly

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