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Desire Doue Applauds PSG's Precision After Ending Barcelona's 11-Match Unbeaten Streak in Champions League

Desire Doue praised Paris Saint-Germain's sharpness following his goal in Tuesday’s 4-2 Champions League win, which snapped Barcelona's 11-game unbeaten run. The young French forward opened the scoring in a high-intensity clash at the Parc des Princes as the reigning European champions dominated the La Liga leaders.

French Talent Leads the Way

After an impressive display against Manchester City last week, Doue scored in the 38th minute with a precise low shot into the corner. This goal came during a first half where Barcelona allowed 10 shots on target — their worst defensive performance in this competition since at least the 2003-04 season.

PSG's High Press Creates Havoc

The hosts applied intense pressure from the start. Within 79 seconds, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struck the post after a turnover caused by Pedri. Despite Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia denying several chances, including from Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres (who came on as a substitute following Dembele’s injury), PSG’s Russian keeper Matvey Safonov made key saves to keep the visitors at bay.

Doue told PSG TV: "We knew it was going to be a match of the highest standard. We were up to the challenge and showed some great football. We took our chances. The aim was to score more goals than them, because we knew they could score as well. They are a quality opponent, but we got the win and that’s fantastic."

Second-Half Surge Secures Historic Win

Barcelona's Xavi Espart equalized early in the second half, but Lucas Hernandez quickly restored PSG’s lead with a powerful header from a corner. Although Lamine Yamal brought the visitors level again, PSG responded swiftly as Vitinha volleyed home a clearance and Fabian Ruiz finished off a move started by Achraf Hakimi.

This victory brings PSG's total to 14 goals after three group stage matches, tying Arsenal’s 2010-11 record. They became the first team since Barcelona between September 2016 and March 2017 to score at least four goals in three consecutive home games in the Champions League.

Doue added: "No matter what happens during the game, we try and stay focused every time. We know our qualities, we know we can score at any moment, whether that’s immediately after conceding a goal, or straight after scoring one ourselves, we are able to stay focused on what we have to do and tonight we did it well."

Upcoming Fixtures

  • PSG currently top their group with nine points from three matches.
  • Next, they travel to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, November 3, while monitoring the extent of Dembele’s injury sustained in the first half.
  • Barcelona, on six points, will try to recover when they host Aston Villa at Camp Nou on the same evening.

Next Matches

  • PSG – Ligue 1 vs Lyon on 25 October 2026 at 21:45
  • Barcelona – LaLiga vs Real Madrid on 25 October 2026 at 22:00

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