Youth League: PSG U19 held 1-1 by Barcelona in Poissy
In matchday 3 of the Youth League, the Paris U19s conceded their first draw of the campaign, pegged back from the penalty spot after Maoula Niakaté had given them the lead.
Key takeaways
- PSG U19 and FC Barcelona U19 drew 1-1 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the PSG Campus in Poissy, in matchday 3 of the Youth League.
- Maoula Niakaté, who came on at half-time for Idder, opened the scoring for Paris in the 61st minute after a ball won by Diyinu Nzinga.
- Pedro Rodriguez equalised from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, after Hermi M'Futila fouled Ajay Tavares.
- Still unbeaten after three matchdays, PSG U19 are 2nd in the Youth League with 7 points, while Barça are 16th with 4 points.
Match sheet
Paris Saint-Germain 4 – 2 Barcelona
· Ligue des champions · League Phase · Parc des Princes
- 17' João Cancelo (Barcelona) — yellow card
- 38' Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 55' Xavi Espart (Barcelona) — goal
- 72' Lucas Hernández (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 79' Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) — goal
- 81' Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 86' Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
Standings Ligue des champions : 1er, 9 pts (3 j.)
The Paris Saint-Germain U19s shared the points with FC Barcelona U19 (1-1) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in the afternoon, at the PSG Campus in Poissy, for matchday 3 of the Youth League league phase. After two wins in the first two matchdays, the young Parisians remain unbeaten but have dropped their first point.
A first half dominated by Barça
The Parisians started the match well. Meïté, the most lively Parisian on his right flank, tried his luck several times without hitting the target, and a combination with Idder, born out of a poor clearance by Bonfill under pressure, came to nothing for lack of speed. The Catalan side then took control of the game and put PSG under pressure, to the point that the Parisians struggled to get the ball out. Batbedat stood out with several defensive interventions, including a tackle at the edge of the area, and goalkeeper Vignaud had to intervene on several occasions. The two teams went into the dressing rooms goalless (0-0).
Niakaté decisive after coming on
At half-time, Maoula Niakaté replaced Idder (46th minute). PSG controlled the ball better after the restart. Ayari came close to hitting the post with a left-footed strike, before captain Olax briefly left the pitch to receive treatment after a duel, leaving his teammates with ten men for a few moments. Olax was eventually replaced by Hermi M'Futila, while Ayari made way for Kana-Biyik; Diyinu Nzinga took over the armband.
In the 61st minute, the Parisian pressing paid off: after a clearance by Bonfill, Nzinga won the ball and Niakaté finished to open the scoring. Shortly after, Kana-Biyik missed the chance to double the lead on the counter-attack, his right-footed shot sailing wide.
The equaliser from the penalty spot
Barça made four changes, bringing on Guerrero, Tavares, Bernabeu and Diarassouba in place of Mirangels, Gistau, Martinez and Pasquer. One of these substitutes made the difference: sent through on goal, Ajay Tavares was brought down by M'Futila, who was booked for the challenge (73rd minute). Pedro Rodriguez converted the penalty by sending Vignaud the wrong way (74th minute).
In the final quarter of an hour, Ghalleb replaced Meïté. PSG pushed into the opponent's 20-metre area without finding the necessary precision in the final pass, while Vignaud caught a Catalan free kick. In stoppage time, set at four minutes, Vicens was shown a yellow card for stopping a Parisian counter-attack (90th minute).
The standings and the line-up
With this result, PSG U19 sit 2nd in the Youth League league phase with 7 points from three matches. FC Barcelona U19 are 16th with 4 points.
The PSG U19 starting line-up:
- Goalkeeper: Vignaud
- Defence: Boly, Olax, Koukaba, Batbedat
- Midfield: Konaté, Nzinga, Idder
- Attack: Meïté, Ayari, Tiehi
The goals:
- PSG U19: Maoula Niakaté (61st)
- FC Barcelona U19: Pedro Rodriguez (74th, from the penalty spot)
Your questions, our answers
Who scored in PSG U19 - FC Barcelona U19?
Maoula Niakaté opened the scoring for PSG in the 61st minute, then Pedro Rodriguez equalised from the penalty spot for Barça in the 74th minute.
Why did Barça get a penalty?
Hermi M'Futila, who had come on during the match, fouled Ajay Tavares when he was sent through on goal, and was booked for the challenge.
Where do PSG U19 stand in the Youth League standings?
After three matchdays without defeat, PSG U19 are 2nd with 7 points, while FC Barcelona U19 are 16th with 4 points.