"The Blaugrana opened well on the night and even took the lead after a period of absolute dominance. Everything, however, changed after the half-hour mark. Just when it seemed like Barcelona had the situation under control, however, the Parisiens mounted a comeback and found an equaliser. Their dominance in the second half was too much for Barcelona's fatigued press, which fell apart, and the Catalans bottled the game in the dying minutes."
"A single slip-up, in this new format of the UEFA Champions League, is forgivable and affordable, but it is crucial that they bounce back in the competition later today when they take to the field for the first time since the PSG game. Hansi Flick's side are already 12th on the standings after a single slip-up, and a second consecutive poor result will mount the pressure on them ahead of the Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge."
Barcelona recovered with a 3-1 win over Elche, showing improved defensive stability and attacking vigour. The team travelled to Bruges to face Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadium in a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture. Club Brugge enter on a three-game winning streak and have won five of their last six matches across competitions. Barcelona arrive hampered by injuries but with some domestic momentum after the Elche victory. A painful home collapse to Paris Saint-Germain left Barcelona vulnerable in the group standings and increased pressure; taking all three points against Club Brugge is vital.
Read at Barca Universal
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