It was a tale of two halves at the Estadi Olimpic, as Barcelona's promising first-half performance collapsed into frustration, while PSG fans erupted in joy after watching a depleted squad rally for a late 2-1 win Barcelona supporters were left pointing fingers at coach Hansi Flick's tactical rigidity, while Parisian fans celebrated Luis Enrique's tactical masterclass and the resilience of their young squad, Softfootball reports.
For many neutrals and lovers of football, the heavyweight clash lived up to its hype as one of the early highlights of this season's Champions League league phase, it was a contest filled with tactical swings, individual brilliances, and late drama. Where Barcelona seemed in control early through Yamal's flashes, PSG's collective strength and adaptability changed the game in the second half, leaving fans with plenty to debate online.
Barcelona Fans Frustrated with Flick's DecisionsMany Barcelona supporters felt the defeat was self-inflicted, drawing painful comparisons with last season's loss to Inter.