Nuno Mendes Shines: PSG's Left-Back Masterclass

Nuno Mendes proved his mettle as Paris Saint-Germain's defensive linchpin against Barcelona, as the French club outperformed the hosts 2-1 in the Champions League.

In the high-stakes match, Mendes effectively neutralized Barcelona's young talent Lamine Yamal, who was starting for the first time since recovering from an injury. Mendes played a key role in PSG's equalizer, setting up Senny Mayulu's goal in the 38th minute.

PSG's Achraf Hakimi had confidently declared Mendes as the best left back prior to the game, a statement the latter validated with his outstanding performance. PSG coach Luis Enrique celebrated PSG's DNA and squad spirit, which was evident in their third consecutive away win at Barcelona.