Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter, while Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield on October 20, 2026. Both sides maintained their perfect starts in the league phase, securing their third consecutive victories.
PSG Overpower Barcelona in Six-Goal Thriller
PSG delivered a strong performance against Barcelona, with Désiré Doué opening the scoring in the 38th minute. Barcelona responded after half-time through 19-year-old Xavi Espart, but Lucas Hernández restored PSG’s advantage with a header in the 72nd minute.
Lamine Yamal levelled the score at 2-2 seven minutes later, giving Barcelona renewed hope. However, Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz struck late to seal a 4-2 victory for the French side. The defeat ended Barcelona’s 11-game winning run.
Liverpool Rally to Beat Villarreal 4-3
Liverpool produced an impressive comeback after falling 2-0 behind early in the match. Georges Mikautadze capitalised on a defensive error to open the scoring before Sergi Cardona doubled Villarreal’s lead.
Alexis Mac Allister reduced the deficit with a header, and Ronald Araújo equalised before half-time. Mac Allister scored again after the break, while Florian Wirtz added Liverpool’s fourth goal. Tani Oluwaseyi pulled one back late for Villarreal, but Liverpool held on to secure all three points.
Manchester City Cruise Past AEK Athens
Manchester City also enjoyed a convincing night, beating AEK Athens 5-1. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick, while Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki also found the net.
The result strengthened City’s position in the league phase as several leading European clubs continued their campaigns with important victories.
Champions League League-Phase Race Heats Up
PSG and Liverpool both reached three wins from three matches, keeping themselves among the early leaders in the league phase. The results also highlighted the competition’s unpredictability, with late goals and dramatic comebacks shaping Matchday 3.
Barcelona will now look to respond quickly after its first defeat of the season, with a major domestic clash against Real Madrid approaching.