
Barcelona 1-2 PSG: Gonçalo Ramos Strikes Late in Champions League Thriller
Date: October 1, 2025
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group Stage
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Montjuïc), Barcelona
Match Overview
Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a late 2-1 comeback victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Barcelona opened the scoring through Ferran Torres, but second-half goals from Senny Mayulu and a stoppage-time winner from Gonçalo Ramos sealed the points for PSG.
First Half: Barcelona on the Front Foot
Barcelona started brightly in front of their home fans. Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 19th minute after a slick passing move, giving the hosts early control. Despite PSG’s attempts to respond, Barcelona maintained most of the possession heading into halftime.
Second Half: PSG Fight Back
The momentum shifted after the break. PSG equalised when Senny Mayulu calmly finished a well-timed through ball from Nuno Mendes. As Barcelona pushed forward for a winner, they left gaps at the back — and PSG punished them.
Deep into stoppage time, Gonçalo Ramos pounced inside the penalty area to slot home the decisive goal, sparking wild celebrations from the PSG bench.
Key Performances
- Gonçalo Ramos — Match-winner with a composed finish in the 90+ minute.
- Senny Mayulu — Equaliser that shifted momentum towards PSG.
- Ferran Torres — Barcelona’s brightest spark, but couldn’t carry his side over the line.
Match Stats (Highlights)
- Possession: Barcelona 55% – 45% PSG
- Total Shots: Barcelona 11 – 9 PSG
- Shots on Target: Barcelona 4 – 5 PSG
- Yellow Cards: Barcelona 2 – 1 PSG
What This Result Means
PSG’s dramatic victory strengthens their position in the Champions League group, showing resilience even with key absentees. Barcelona, meanwhile, face increased pressure in their next fixtures as they fight to stay in contention.