{"id":6818,"date":"2026-11-02T17:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/gordon-barcelona-can-match-psg-real-madrid-in-champions-league\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:46:35","slug":"gordon-barcelona-can-match-psg-real-madrid-in-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/gordon-barcelona-can-match-psg-real-madrid-in-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Gordon: Barcelona Can Match PSG, Real Madrid In Champions League"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has forcefully defended his team\u2019s standing among Europe\u2019s elite, insisting Hansi Flick\u2019s side are not inferior to Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid despite back-to-back losses.<\/p>\n<p>Bar\u00e7a\u2019s impressive unbeaten run came to a halt with a 4\u20132 Champions League loss in Paris on October 20th, followed by a 2\u20131 home defeat to Madrid in El Cl\u00e1sico five days later, raising renewed questions about their performance in high-stakes encounters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/valencia-boss-delighted-with-sadiqs-injury-comeback\/\">Valencia Boss Delighted with Sadiq\u2019s Injury Comeback<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters on Monday, Gordon took full accountability for the results while maintaining that the squad possesses top-tier quality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think they\u2019re above us,\u201d Gordon stated. \u201cWe have to take responsibility for both losses\u2026 but I think we\u2019re a fantastic team and on any given day we can beat anybody.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He went on to explain that PSG held a significant physical advantage in their European meeting after resting their entire starting lineup domestically over the preceding weekend, leaving an overworked Barcelona side fatigued.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"csa1x-widget csbw-odds-card\" aria-label=\"Match odds\">\n<p><label class=\"csbw-oddschip\"><span class=\"csbw-oddsbar__label\">Show odds<\/span><button class=\"csbw-oddsswitch\" type=\"button\" role=\"switch\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-label=\"Show odds\" data-csbw-global=\"1\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/button><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"csa1x-actions\">\n<details class=\"csa1x-tipster-details csbw-article-tips\">\n<summary class=\"csa1x-tipster-toggle\">Match prediction<\/summary>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Regarding the Cl\u00e1sico defeat, which was sealed by a late Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 strike, Gordon expressed frustration at failing to capitalize on dominant play.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/2026-fifa-u-17-wwc-nigeria-stands-behind-you-nsc-assures-flamingos-after-semifinal-qualification\/\">2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: Nigeria Stands Behind You \u2014 NSC Assures Flamingos After Semifinal Qualification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, we were the much better team in the game. We had all the ball, all the possession, the better chances, but we were a slight bit off our best game and conceded two very bad goals,\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the recent setbacks, the winger remains confident in Barcelona\u2019s trajectory as the season progresses. Acknowledging that minor errors against world-class opponents come at a high cost, Gordon declared that the team will learn from these experiences and is eager for future rematches to prove their true capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Complete Sports<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has forcefully defended his team\u2019s standing among Europe\u2019s elite, insisting Hansi Flick\u2019s side are not inferior to Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid despite back-to-back losses. 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