Ramos breaks Barcelona heart with late winner in PSG’s 2-1 comeback

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys.

Gonçalo Ramos struck in the 90th minute to complete the turnaround for Luis Enrique’s side, handing the Parisians a precious away win.

Barcelona had taken the lead in the 19th minute when Ferran Torres finished calmly after linking up with teenage star Lamine Yamal and Pedri. But PSG, despite being depleted by injuries, levelled before half-time through 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, who converted smartly to silence the home crowd.

The contest remained finely poised, with both sides showing flashes of quality in an entertaining duel between two of the competition’s heavyweights. As Barcelona pressed forward, PSG exploited their high defensive line late on, with Ramos racing clear to slot home the winner and break Catalan hearts.

“After scoring the first goal, we got a confidence boost and in the second half we were better,” said PSG coach Luis Enrique, who guided Barcelona to a treble in 2015. “I’m happy… because it’s an important victory and playing against Barcelona is always difficult.”

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong admitted the late defeat was tough to take.

“If you let in a goal in the last minute and you lose at home, you’re going to be disappointed. There’s a long way to go in the Champions League. It was a good game to test where we are, we have to improve. We know that and we will do it.”

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