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Barcelona's narrow away-goals victory over PSG was a fantastic tie, the type of contest European Cup football is all about. There were a variety of subplots: Zlatan Ibrahimovic against his former side, David Beckham's surprise start in Paris, Lionel ...

Though Paris St-Germain is tied atop Ligue 1 and is rich with money and world-class talent, it still lacks an identity both on and off the field, writes Michael Cox.

With his artistry on the ball, PSG's Javier Pastore is the kind of footballer whom romantics want to succeed. But he'll need to adjust to the modern-day demands of being a No. 10 first, writes Michael Cox.