PARIS : Paris St Germain reinforced their status as European champions with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Liverpool and Manchester City also recorded impressive wins.
Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz were on target for PSG in a pulsating encounter that saw Barcelona twice fight back to level the scores in the second half.
Xavi Espart and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal scored for the Spanish side, but PSG’s attacking quality ultimately proved decisive as the French champions secured a memorable victory.
At Anfield, Liverpool staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Villarreal 4-3 in another entertaining contest.
Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister struck twice to inspire Liverpool’s recovery as the English champions overcame a difficult start to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.
Meanwhile, Manchester City cruised to a commanding 5-1 victory over AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium, with Phil Foden producing a superb hat-trick.
Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki also found the net for Pep Guardiola’s side, who delivered an emphatic attacking performance despite resting star striker Erling Haaland.
The results capped an entertaining night of Champions League action, with PSG, Liverpool and City all demonstrating their attacking strength in contrasting victories.
