ANTHONY GORDON faced a tough match in the French capital as Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious in this showdown of European giants.

Barcelona’s remarkable run of 11 straight wins was halted while the reigning champions maintained their top spot in the Champions League group stage.

The England winger Gordon was responsible for a defensive mistake at a corner, allowing Lucas Hernandez to powerfully score with a header in the 72nd minute at the Parc des Princes.

Hernandez, 30, outsmarted the former Newcastle player at the set-piece, finding the net for the first time since February 2024.

Gordon, 25, could only be a spectator as Vitinha netted a stunning goal, followed by Fabian Ruiz finishing another, clinching an exhilarating match between these elite teams.

Despite civil unrest, protests, and violence in the days leading up to the game, it ultimately went ahead, providing fans with an exciting spectacle.

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Following the riots in Paris, the football match remarkably took place, and thankfully it provided an exciting encounter for the supporters.

Desire Doue opened the scoring in the 38th minute, netting for the third consecutive game.

Doue, 21, seized on a poor pass from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, displaying his quick footwork and sharp awareness before slotting the ball home.

Aston Villa fans may have their own regrets about Doue, as he netted the crucial goal against them in the Uefa Super Cup back in August.

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Barcelona equalized in the 55th minute when right-back Xavi Espart, 19, cleverly received a precise pass from his teammate Fermin Lopez.

This marked his first goal in the Champions League – a remarkable stage to announce his talent to fans worldwide.

The outcome might have changed significantly had English referee Michael Oliver chosen to eject Lopez for a moment where he kicked PSG center-back Willian Pacho directly in the face; this incident was reviewed by VAR.

World Cup winner Ferran Torres missed two great chances in the first half and hit the post shortly after halftime, but Hernandez was on target with his header 18 minutes from the end.

Yamal, 19, brought Barcelona back in the contest with an equalizer in the 79th minute, showcasing his talent just days before he competes with Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane for the Ballon d’Or.

Yet, it was Vitinha who delivered a spectacular strike, followed by Ruiz scoring from close range to secure the win for the two-time European champions.

PSG, having secured nine points out of nine in this campaign, is currently enjoying a 13-match unbeaten streak in the competition, the longest in their history.

The only downside for PSG was that reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele sustained a suspected left hamstring injury in the 20th minute.

Furthermore, Georgian playmaker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and captain Marquinhos were both substituted due to injury worries.