UEFA Champions League Group F: 2nd round summary & 3rd round match preview

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2nd round:

Paris Saint Germain 3:2 FC Barcelona

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season as Paris St-Germain moved top of Group F with a thrilling Champions League victory.

Barcelona substitute Xavi Hernandez made Champions League history by coming on for his 143rd appearance in the competition – more than any other player.

Video highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIiVn2WaNwk

APOEL Nicosia 1:1 Ajax

In the group’s other game, Apoel Nicosia shared a 1-1 draw with Dutch champions Ajax in Cyprus.

Lucas Anderson put Ajax ahead when he swept in after Lasse Schone’s shot was saved, but Apoel responded four minutes later when Ricardo van Rhijn handled inside the area and Gustavo Manduca netted the resultant penalty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyFUNBvFAE8

PSG is top of the group F with 4 points, 1 more then Barcelona (group F).

Standings

3rd round

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APOEL Nocosia vs Paris Saint Germain

Giorgos Donis has called on his APOEL FC players to “show our strength at home” against a Paris Saint-Germain side buoyed by the likely return of captain Thiago Silva.

APOEL FC have already beaten two Ligue 1 clubs at home this decade and now look to make it a hat-trick when they host Group F leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Will they make it?

Barcelona vs Ajax

AFC Ajax’s visit to FC Barcelona is a key fixture according to Blaugrana coach Luis Enrique, while former team-mate Frank de Boer is sure the visitors can pick up points.

Barcelona’s star, Lionel Messi will try to brake the UCL record and becoming the all time goal scorer. He only needs three more goals to equal Raul’s UCL goal scoring record who has 71 goals.