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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Match Summary
Barcelona emerged victorious in their UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, securing a 3-1 victory at the Camp Nou.
The hosts started the game brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute when Neymar finished off a swift counter-attack. The Brazilian doubled the advantage just 20 minutes later with a brilliant solo effort. PSG pulled one back in the second half through a Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty, but Barcelona restored their two-goal cushion with a strike from Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan striker also hit the post late on as Barcelona threatened to add to their lead. The result keeps Barcelona top of Group F with 10 points, while PSG remain second with seven.Key Stats
* Barcelona had 60% possession. * PSG had 11 shots on goal to Barcelona's 10. * Neymar and Suarez were Barcelona's top performers, scoring two goals each. * Ibrahimovic was PSG's main threat, scoring a penalty and creating several chances.Match Timeline
* 14' Neymar (Barcelona) * 34' Neymar (Barcelona) * 52' Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG) * 79' Luis Suarez (Barcelona)Reaction
"We played a great game and we deserved to win," said Barcelona coach Luis Enrique. "We were in control of the game from start to finish and we created a lot of chances. We could have scored more goals but we are happy with the result." "We are disappointed with the result but we played against a great team," said PSG coach Laurent Blanc. "We made some mistakes and we paid for them. We will learn from this match and we will come back stronger."Conclusion
Barcelona's victory over PSG was a significant result in the UEFA Champions League. The win keeps them top of the group and in contention for a place in the knockout stages. PSG, meanwhile, will need to bounce back in their next match if they want to keep their hopes of qualifying alive. 
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