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Paris Saint-Germain enters Matchday 3 as the consensus top team, having collected 16 of 19 first-place votes in the latest rankings. The side has won five straight since the opener, beating Man City 4-2 among its victories, though defensive questions surround Marquinhos and goalie Matvey Safonov.
Ferran Torres, a summer signing from Barcelona, has scored seven goals already. PSG has seen 10 different players find the net across 11 matches in all competitions, with young arrivals Mika Godts and Maghnes Akliouche embracing Luis Enrique's style.
Barcelona ranks fourth and also received first-place votes. The club has won six consecutive matches, scoring 26 times since the Feyenoord opener for a 4.36 goals-per-game mark. Raphinha leads with 14 goals and three assists, while Lamine Yamal has contributed nine goals and 10 assists. Fermín López has added five goals.
Barcelona will face Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the next 2-3 weeks. PSG and Barcelona meet Tuesday.
Source: ESPN - Mon Oct 19, 1:08 PM ET
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