Paris Saint-Germain Ends Away Game Losing Streak Against Barcelona with Convincing Win
Messi, Mbappé, and Kean Shine in 3-1 Victory
First Leg of Champions League D2 Match
After a disappointing run of five consecutive away losses against Barcelona in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain finally broke the jinx with a convincing 3-1 victory in the first leg of their D2 encounter.
Led by a stellar performance from Lionel Messi, who scored a magnificent goal, PSG dominated the match from the outset. Kylian Mbappé and Moise Kean added to the tally, while Barcelona's lone goal came from Pedri in the second half.
PSG's victory was a testament to their attacking prowess, with the trio of Messi, Mbappé, and Kean wreaking havoc on Barcelona's defense. Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a stunning free-kick, while Mbappé doubled the lead just eight minutes later with a clinical finish.
Kean put the game beyond reach in the 65th minute with a header from a Messi cross. Barcelona managed to pull one back through Pedri in the 85th minute, but PSG held on to secure a valuable away win.
The result leaves PSG in a strong position heading into the second leg at the Parc des Princes. A win or draw would be enough to send them through to the next round, while Barcelona will need to score at least three goals without conceding to overturn the deficit.
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