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Dembele's Injury Dampens PSG's UCL Clash
20 Oct
Summary
- Ousmane Dembele exited PSG's match early due to injury.
- Both PSG and FC Barcelona experienced multiple early injuries.
- Desire Doue scored the opening goal for the hosts in the 38th minute.
The highly anticipated Champions League match between PSG and FC Barcelona saw a premature end to Ousmane Dembele's participation. The PSG forward suffered a left thigh injury without direct contact in the 19th minute, forcing an early substitution. This is a significant setback for PSG, as Dembele had been in exceptional form, contributing four goals and six assists this season.
FC Barcelona also dealt with early injury problems. Dani Olmo sustained an injury in a midfield challenge, leading to his replacement. The match, played at the Parc des Princes, was intense from the start, with both teams creating chances. However, Desire Doue broke the deadlock in the 38th minute, scoring from 17 meters after winning possession in Barcelona's half.
Further injury scares occurred during the first half, with PSG defender Willian Pacho accidentally caught on the forehead by an opponent's boot. Although he required assessment, Pacho was able to continue playing, narrowly avoiding a third injury-enforced substitution for either side in the opening period.
