UEFA Champions League 26/27 · 20 Oct 2026

Paris Saint-Germain 4–2 FC Barcelona

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Chances everywhere: 6.0 xG · Standout: Xavi Espart scored 94.5

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Sep 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Paris Saint-Germain favourites at 59%.

Paris Saint-Germain won and made the better chances: 3.8 xG to 2.2.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Xavi Espart, 94.5 in 74′.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Désiré Doué Forward	78	1	1	0.24	75.1
João Neves Midfielder	90	0	1	0.15	67.6
Fabián Ruiz Midfielder	90	1	0	1.16	66.9
Achraf Hakimi Defender	90	0	1	0.60	66.7
Maghnes Akliouche Midfielder	31	0	0	–	64.0
Ilya Zabarnyi Defender	31	0	0	–	60.5
Lucas Hernández Defender	78	1	0	0.05	57.7
Ferran Torres Forward	70	0	0	1.33	55.1
Willian Pacho Defender	90	0	0	–	54.9
Vitinha Midfielder	90	1	0	0.03	53.0
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Forward	59	0	0	0.17	52.8
Ousmane Dembélé Forward	20	0	0	0.05	43.7
Marquinhos Defender	59	0	0	–	42.6
Matvey Safonov Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	36.6
Senny Mayulu Midfielder	12	0	0	–	27.8
Warren Zaïre-Emery Midfielder	12	0	0	–	0.0

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Xavi Espart Defender	74	1	0	0.29	94.5
Pedri Midfielder	60	0	0	0.19	78.8
Rodri Midfielder	30	0	0	–	78.2
Lamine Yamal Midfielder	90	1	0	0.20	77.7
Alejandro Balde Defender	16	0	0	–	76.3
Raphinha Midfielder	60	0	0	0.16	70.0
Karim Adeyemi Forward	30	0	0	0.09	69.1
Fermín López Midfielder	63	0	1	1.06	67.7
Gerard Martín Defender	90	0	0	–	63.6
Gavi Midfielder	30	0	0	0.09	58.6
João Cancelo Defender	90	0	0	0.02	56.9
Pau Cubarsí Defender	90	0	0	–	56.7
Dani Olmo Midfielder	27	0	0	0.09	54.2
Anthony Gordon Forward	90	0	0	–	50.2
Joan García Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	49.5
Marc Bernal Midfielder	60	0	0	0.02	47.7