Barcelona wants to avenge PSG after Ferran Torres' departure

Barcelona visits PSG on Tuesday, October 20th in the Champions League, aiming to defeat the current European champion and move past recent stumbles against the French team. The clash comes after PSG's signing of Ferran Torres this summer and renews the rivalry between two clubs linked by several player transfers in recent years.

The matchup holds an added twist: several players who wore the Barcelona jersey ended up at the Parisian club. However, the game is not a vendetta for a specific transfer but an opportunity for Hansi Flick's team to compete against one of their recent European rivals.

Barcelona and PSG: a list of former Blaugranas

The relationship between both clubs has also been intertwined through the transfer market. Neymar left Barcelona in 2017 to join PSG after the French club activated his release clause. This move altered the balance of the European market and led to a period of sporting confrontations between the two entities.

In 2021, Lionel Messi arrived in Paris after Barcelona couldn't secure his stay due to economic and contractual limitations. The Argentine stayed for two seasons in France before continuing his career in the United States.

The next direct move was Ousmane Dembélé, who departed Barcelona in 2023 to sign with PSG. The French winger thus switched to playing for a rival he had faced in European competitions during his time at the Catalan club.

The list expanded in January 2026 with Dro Fernández, a midfielder from Barcelona's youth academy, who inked a deal with PSG until 2030. His departure followed three and a half seasons within Barcelona's structure, featuring for both the first team and the reserves.

Xavi Simons is also included, but his case differs: the Dutchman departed Barcelona's academy in 2019 to join PSG's youth team before making his debut with the French senior team. It wasn't a departure from Barça's first team.

Ferran Torres faces off with Barcelona again

Ferran Torres' arrival at PSG in August 2026 adds a new chapter to this tale. The Valencia forward concluded his Barcelona stint after 207 official matches, scoring 65 goals. He netted 16 goals in LaLiga during the 2025-26 season, sharing the Zarra Trophy for top Spanish league goalscorer.

The reunion arrives swiftly: their last clash concluded with a 2-1 victory for PSG in October 2025. Ferran scored the sole goal for Barcelona then, yet he will now face the match from the opposite side. In that game, PSG staged a comeback with goals from Senny Mayulu and Gonçalo Ramos.

Barcelona heads to Paris after winning their first two matches in this Champions League edition, while PSG also secured two victories. Additionally, the French side defeated Manchester City 4-2 last October 14th and overcame Strasbourg 3-1 in the French league.

Barcelona's response will be assessed on the field, not in transfer history. Flick must manage the defensive absences of Jules Koundé and Eric Garcia to compete in Paris; Tuesday's result will dictate the next step for the Blaugranas in Europe and offer an insight into their chances against the champion.

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