PSG Defeat Slovan Bratislava 6-1
PSG Defeat Slovan Bratislava 6-1
Reigning Champions League champions PSG made a spectacular start to the 2026/27 season, defeating Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain started the match at a high tempo. Ousmane Dembélé scored in the 17th and 23rd minutes to give PSG a 2-0 lead, before Ferran Torres found the net in the 31st, 47th and 57th minutes to complete a remarkable hat-trick.
Slovan Bratislava's only goal came from Suleiman Camara in the 59th minute. PSG had the final say when Fabián Ruiz scored in the 88th minute to complete the 6-1 victory.
PSG Completely Dominated the Match
PSG maintained almost total control throughout the game. The French side enjoyed 72% possession and recorded a huge advantage in shots, leading 35-9 overall and 14-4 in shots on target.
PSG also dominated the corner count 7-2. Their passing statistics further highlighted their control, with the Paris side completing 675 of 733 passes during the match.
Key match statistics:
Possession: 72%
Shots: 35-9
Shots on target: 14-4
Corners: 7-2
Accurate passes: 675/733
Ferran Torres Steals the Spotlight
The standout performer of the night was Ferran Torres, who made his Champions League debut for PSG. The Spanish forward scored a hat-trick and was subsequently named Player of the Match by UEFA.
With this result, PSG took their first step toward defending their Champions League title in highly convincing fashion. Their attacking efficiency and complete control throughout the match underlined their status as one of the competition's strongest teams.
