Paris Saint-Germain staged a stunning 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona in Champions League Matchday 2. Gonçalo Ramos’ 90th-minute goal sealed a second straight victory, cementing PSG’s place atop the group. Ferran Torres had given Barça the lead.
October 2, 2025, will go down in Paris Saint-Germain lore as the night they turned Montjuïc Stadium silent. What started as a tense Champions League showdown ended with wild celebrations from the 2,700 traveling PSG fans, all thanks to a late strike from substitute Gonçalo Ramos that capped a gritty 2-1 comeback win over Barcelona . This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement that the defending European champions mean business.
Torres Gives Barça Early Spark, But PSG Stays Composed
Barcelona came out swinging, living up to their five-game winning streak form. Lamine Yamal’s pace troubled PSG’s defense early, and the pressure paid off in the 19th minute when Ferran Torres finished off a crisp Marcus Rashford cross to make it 1-0 . The Catalan crowd roared, and for a moment, it looked like PSG might fold under the intensity.
But Luis Enrique’s side refused to panic. “The first 20 minutes were difficult, and we made some mistakes,” Enrique admitted post-match. “But then we scored the first goal, gained confidence, and went into halftime with the draw” . That equalizer came in the 38th minute: Nuno Mendes went on a trademark marauding run down the left and set up Senny Mayulu, who coolly slotted home for his first Champions League goal . The scoreline was 1-1 at the break, and PSG had seized back momentum.
Ramos Channels Kane, Delivers Drama in the Final Minute
The second half turned into a chess match, with PSG edging possession 53% to 47% and creating clearer chances . Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye both came close, while substitute Lee Kang-in’s slaloming run ended with a shot off the post in the 84th minute . Just when fans resigned themselves to a draw, Achraf Hakimi produced a moment of magic.
The right-back whipped a pinpoint cross into the box, and Gonçalo Ramos—who’d come on in the 72nd minute—timed his run perfectly to finish. “I thought about their very high line,” Ramos explained afterward. “I like this position. There was the video of Harry Kane and I wanted to do the same thing” . The goal wasn’t just lucky; it was tactical brilliance, and it made Ramos PSG’s all-time leading substitute goalscorer with 17 .
PSG Makes History, Barça Left Ruing Missed Chances
With the win, PSG etched their name in the record books as the first club ever to win three consecutive away games against Barcelona . It’s a remarkable turnaround from last season, when they stumbled in early Champions League matches. “Last season, we didn’t start the first matches well,” Ramos noted. “In this competition, we need to win as much as possible” .
For Barcelona, it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Despite strong performances from Eric García—who won six duels and made four clearances—they couldn’t hold on . The loss leaves them chasing PSG in the group, while the Parisians sit comfortably atop with six points . As one Barça fan put it on X (Twitter), “Not the result we wanted, but you can’t deny PSG’s grit tonight.”
Enrique’s Revenge: PSG Proves They’re European Contenders
For Luis Enrique, this win is personal. He’s now beaten Barcelona twice in Champions League play since taking over at PSG, following last year’s quarterfinal elimination of his former club . “Facing Barça is never easy,” he said, “but we showed up along with our supporters” . It’s a sentiment echoed by Ramos, who didn’t shy away from reminding everyone of PSG’s status: “We are European champions. If you are the best team, you have to show it on the field” .
As the final whistle blew, Montjuïc fell quiet—except for the PSG faithful. This win isn’t just three points; it’s a warning to the rest of Europe. When Gonçalo Ramos is on the pitch, PSG doesn’t lose . And right now, that makes them the team to beat.