21 April 2015 at 18:45

Match Summary

Barcelona defeated Paris Saint Germain 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2014. Goals were scored by Neymar 14′, Neymar 34′. Barcelona made 3 substitutions, Paris Saint Germain made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Barcelona
Paris Saint Germain
Kick Off
Neymar

assist: Iniesta

14′
Neymar

assist: Dani Alves

34′
Half Time
IniestaXavi
46′
BusquetsSergi Roberto
55′
66′
Y. CabayeLucas
L. SuárezPedro
75′
80′
E. CavaniE. Lavezzi
80′
B. MatuidiA. Rabiot
Full Time

Lineups

Barcelona lined up in a — formation, while Paris Saint Germain deployed a —.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Barcelona is —, compared to 7.18 for Paris Saint Germain. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Barcelona's highest-rated starter is —, while Paris Saint Germain's best-rated player is Marquinhos (7.18).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Barcelona have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Paris Saint Germain's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by Marquinhos (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Barcelona field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Paris Saint Germain's 11 rated 7.18. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Barcelona and 92% for Paris Saint Germain. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Barcelona's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: M. ter Stegen (33), oldest: M. ter Stegen (33)), while Paris Saint Germain average 31.0 (youngest: Marquinhos (31), oldest: Marquinhos (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Barcelona's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 12 for Paris Saint Germain. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

BarcelonaPosition StrengthParis Saint Germain
Avg Rating
7.18
Midfielder (11 v 11)7.18
0G 0A2G 0A
Barcelona
1MidfielderM. ter Stegen
22MidfielderDani Alves
3MidfielderPiqué
18MidfielderJordi Alba
14MidfielderJ. Mascherano
8MidfielderIniesta
4MidfielderI. Rakitić
5MidfielderBusquets
10MidfielderL. Messi
9MidfielderL. Suárez
11MidfielderNeymar
Paris Saint Germain
30MidfielderS. Sirigu
17MidfielderMaxwell
32MidfielderDavid Luiz
23MidfielderG. van der Wiel
5MidfielderMarquinhos7.22G
14MidfielderB. Matuidi
4MidfielderY. Cabaye
27MidfielderJ. Pastore
24MidfielderM. Verratti
10MidfielderZ. Ibrahimovic
9MidfielderE. Cavani

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Paris Saint Germain show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Barcelona

WWWLWW

Paris Saint Germain

WLWWWW

Barcelona vs Paris Saint Germain Head to Head Results

Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain have met 12 times — Barcelona won 4, Paris Saint Germain won 5, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Paris Saint Germain leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.17 per match (24 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (92%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (83%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2017.

4

Barcelona

3

Drawn

5

Paris Saint Germain

Goals: 24Goals: 26

Recent Meetings (12)

1 Oct 2025Barcelona1 – 2Paris Saint Germain
16 Apr 2024Barcelona1 – 4Paris Saint Germain
10 Apr 2024Paris Saint Germain2 – 3Barcelona
10 Mar 2021Paris Saint Germain1 – 1Barcelona
16 Feb 2021Barcelona1 – 4Paris Saint Germain
8 Mar 2017Barcelona6 – 1Paris Saint Germain
14 Feb 2017Paris Saint Germain4 – 0Barcelona
15 Apr 2015Paris Saint Germain1 – 3Barcelona
10 Dec 2014Barcelona3 – 1Paris Saint Germain
30 Sept 2014Paris Saint Germain3 – 2Barcelona
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Apr 2026