Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a disappointing 1-2 defeat at home against Atlético Madrid in their fourth Champions League match at Parc des Princes. Despite dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities, PSG could only manage to score once through Zaïre-Emery. Atlético equalized through Molina and clinched the victory with a late goal from Vitinha in stoppage time. This loss marks PSG’s third consecutive match without a win, leaving them struggling in the Champions League standings.
Atlético Strikes Back: PSG Faces Defeat
In a surprising turn of events, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a tough defeat at home, losing 1-2 to Atlético Madrid during their fourth Champions League match at Parc des Princes. The loss marks PSG’s third consecutive match without a victory, leaving Luis Enrique’s squad languishing in a disappointing 25th place in the standings, with just four points. As they prepare for their upcoming clash with Bayern Munich on November 26, Enrique summed up the situation bluntly: “It’s a shitty day.” He voiced his frustration, highlighting the inexplicable nature of their defeat, especially after dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Match Highlights: Opportunities Missed and Late Drama
From the outset, PSG established control of the game, showcasing a commanding performance against a lackluster Atlético. The Parisians quickly rained chances on Oblak’s goal, but their early efforts went unrewarded. An initial misstep in the Atlético defense allowed Dembélé to set up Barcola, whose weak shot was easily saved (13th). However, Dembélé soon turned the tide, assisting Zaïre-Emery for a clever chip shot that gave PSG a deserved lead (1-0, 14th).
But just when it seemed PSG had the upper hand, a sudden strike from Molina leveled the match (1-1, 18th), throwing the momentum back into Atlético’s favor. Although PSG continued to dominate possession, their chances dwindled. The first half ended with the score tied at one, and the second half began with the same pattern of play, as PSG pressed hard for a goal, yet failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
A pivotal moment came when Asensio missed a golden opportunity (53rd), and despite a flurry of attacks from the dynamic duo of Dembélé and Hakimi, the Parisians couldn’t find the back of the net. As time slipped away, frustration mounted. In stoppage time, a swift counter-attack by Atlético culminated in a goal from Vitinha, sealing PSG’s fate in a dramatic finish (1-2, 90+3).
This match served as a painful reminder of PSG’s need for clinical finishing, as their efficiency stood in stark contrast to Atlético’s ability to capitalize on limited chances.