Barcelona struggles in 2-4 loss to PSG; Gordon admits shortcomings

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Barcelona struggles in 2-4 loss to PSG; Gordon admits shortcomings
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Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 2-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League match on October 20. Forward Anthony Gordon acknowledged that he and the team failed to perform at their best, conceding that PSG deserved the victory due to their superior intensity and quality. Gordon emphasized the need for Barcelona to raise their standards to compete with Europe’s elite teams. Midfielder Marc Bernal noted the character Barcelona showed, but stated that small details are crucial in high-level matches. The team aims to learn from this experience as they look to improve for future matches.

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  • •Barcelona lost 2-4 to PSG on October 20 in the Champions League.
  • •Anthony Gordon admitted he and the team did not perform well.
  • •Gordon noted PSG's superior intensity during the match.
  • •Marc Bernal highlighted the importance of small details in high-level games.
  • •Barcelona aims to learn from the defeat to improve in future encounters.
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  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona forward admits he was not at his best after 2-4 loss to PSG: ‘We want to perform better’
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Barcelona forward Anthony Gordon has admitted that he failed to perform at his best during the 2-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, conceding that the French champions deserved their victory in Tuesday�...

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