Barcelona captain Raphinha has delivered a defiant message following his side's first defeat of the season, a 4-2 Champions League loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian forward insists that the setback in France will have no bearing on the Blaugrana's mentality as they prepare for a high-stakes El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid this weekend.
Barcelona are sweating over the fitness of attacking midfielder Dani Olmo after the Spain international limped out of Tuesday's Champions League defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Early medical assessments indicate the playmaker is facing a spell on the sidelines that will rule him out of Sunday's showdown against Real Madrid.
Barcelona have reportedly lodged a complaint with UEFA following a controversial fan display during their Champions League trip to the French capital. The Catalan giants were left furious after Paris Saint-Germain supporters unveiled a graphic, horror-themed tifo before their European encounter on Tuesday night.
Paris Saint-Germain are sweating over the fitness of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after the winger suffered a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury against Barcelona. The Georgian star was forced off in agony before the hour mark, sparking fears of a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Paris Saint-Germain may have secured a thrilling victory over Barcelona in the Champions League, but the celebrations at the Parc des Princes have been muted by a devastating injury crisis. Luis Enrique saw three of his most vital assets forced off the pitch on a night where the medical room became busier than the scoresheet.
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Desire Doue has hailed his side's clinical edge after the reigning European champions handed Barcelona their first defeat of the campaign at the Parc des Princes. The young Frenchman opened the scoring in a thrilling 4-2 triumph as the hosts brought the Catalan giants' 11-match unbeaten start to a halt.
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