According to a report by Barca Universal on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Lucas Hernandez played a key role in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona, scoring a goal while using an aggressive defensive approach to limit the influence of teenage winger Lamine Yamal.

The French defender delivered an impressive performance throughout the encounter, earning praise from PSG manager Luis Enrique and teammate Desire Doue for the way he handled Barcelona’s highly rated youngster.

Hernandez and Yamal were involved in several heated exchanges during the match. After exchanging nudges and shoves, the PSG defender appeared to lightly slap the back of the Barcelona winger’s head.

Their confrontation later took a more playful turn, with Hernandez nudging Yamal and laughing. The teenager responded with a smile, helping to ease the tension between the pair.

Speaking after the match, Hernandez explained his approach to defending against the Spanish international. He acknowledged Yamal’s quality but stressed the importance of staying close to him and applying pressure.

“Lamine Yamal? A brilliant player. I knew that if I stayed close and played aggressively, he’d find it difficult,” Hernandez said, according to MARCA.

The defender also revealed that he had not expected to start the game until Luis Enrique announced the lineup during the pre-match team meeting. He was brought into the starting XI after Nuno Mendes suffered an injury.

Despite the late change, Hernandez produced an impressive performance at both ends of the pitch, helping PSG secure an important European victory over Barcelona.

“During the pre-match team talk, I found out I was going to start. As I’ve always done, I gave it my all on the pitch,” he explained.

“It’s true that some nights are better than others, but that desire to give my all on the pitch has never left me, and today it’s paid off,” the Frenchman added.

Hernandez’s display also earned praise from Doue, who scored a goal and provided an assist during PSG’s victory. The forward named his teammate as the standout performer of the night.

“For me, Lucas Hernandez was the man of the match,” Doue said.

Luis Enrique also commended Hernandez for his defensive work against Yamal, his goal and the positive atmosphere he brings to the PSG dressing room.

“I’m really happy for him; he’s a player who brings a great atmosphere to the squad and who was excellent today,” the manager said.

“He marked Lamine Yamal incredibly well and also scored a goal. He deserves it,” Enrique concluded.