Champions League: PSG beat Barcelona as Liverpool complete comeback against Villarreal

The Paris Saint-Germain defeated FC Barcelona 4-2 in a high-scoring third matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Liverpool also produced a dramatic recovery to beat Villarreal 4-3 after falling two goals behind, while Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1.

Paris Saint-Germain took the points in an entertaining contest against FC Barcelona. Desire Doue put the home side ahead, but Xavi Espart quickly brought Barcelona level. Lucas Hernandez restored PSG’s advantage before Lamine Yamal once again equalised for the visitors.

Vitinha then scored Paris Saint-Germain’s third goal, with Fabian Ruiz completing the victory for the European champions. The result maintains PSG’s strong European form and underlines their ambitions in the competition.

At Anfield, Villarreal appeared on course for a notable victory after establishing a two-goal lead. Liverpool responded strongly, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice as the Reds turned the match in their favour.

Florian Wirtz also contributed to the comeback, while the young Rio Ngumoha impressed in Liverpool’s attacking play. Tani Oluwaseyi scored a late goal for Villarreal, but Liverpool held on to secure a 4-3 win.

Manchester City recorded one of the night’s most convincing victories against AEK Athens. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring before Phil Foden completed a hat-trick. Rayan Cherki also found the net for the English side, despite AEK Athens reducing the deficit during the second half.

There was another seven-goal thriller in Naples, where the Italian side beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3. The match featured several changes in momentum, with Scott McTominay scoring twice as Naples eventually secured victory.

AS Roma enjoyed a comfortable evening, defeating Slovan Bratislava 4-0. Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolo Pisilli and Donyell Malen were all on target for the Italian club.

For the team of Ivorian Yaya Toure, the result represented another European defeat and highlighted the difficulties faced against the competition’s more experienced sides.

PSV Eindhoven claimed a narrow 1-0 victory away to FC Porto, while Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Sabah 2-1. Fenerbahce and Slavia Prague drew 2-2, and Stuttgart shared the points with Atletico de Madrid after a 1-1 draw.

UEFA Champions League results

Fenerbahce 2-2 Slavia Prague Sabah 1-2 Borussia Dortmund AS Roma 4-0 Slovan Bratislava FC Porto 0-1 PSV Eindhoven Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal Manchester City 5-1 AEK Athens Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 FC Barcelona Naples 4-3 Bodø/Glimt Stuttgart 1-1 Atletico de Madrid