Big loss to PSG a reality check for Barcelona

MADRID (AP) — This time there are no signs of another memorable comeback for Barcelona after a 4-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. The team looked beaten and bruised after the home loss. Players and coach Ronald Koeman conceded that Barcelona wasn’t up to the task against a better PSG team and admitted that things have to change. There was no positive spin or any real attempt to boost the team’s confidence after the match. The deflating loss left the players dejected. Koeman couldn’t convey any glimpse of optimism and stopped just short of conceding defeat.