Defending Champions Paris SG Dominate Italian Side in Emphatic Champions League Opener
Sitting continental champions PSG began their championship defense with a resounding win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes.
Quick Goal Establishes the Pace
Captain Marquinhos opened the scoring rout in just the third minute, slotting home from Fabian Ruiz's accurate cross from the left side.
Superior Performance In Spite Of Wasted Attempts
PSG created plenty of openings, with the left-back shooting just past the post and youngster the academy product seeing his shot redirected over the bar.
Atalanta's goalkeeper the goalie made excellent saves to deny Barcola and the right-back.
Spectacular Individual Effort Extends the Lead
Kvaratskhelia produced a moment of personal brilliance in the 39th minute, driving at the backline before blasting home from distance.
Spot-Kick Failure Fails to Halt the Champions
Despite a saved penalty by Barcola in the initial 45 minutes, the home side continued and added a third goal early in the final 45 through the full-back's sharp-angle strike.
Added-Time Fourth Goal Completes the Win
Replacement Ramos capitalized on a poor mistake to calmly finish and make it four goals to nil in added minutes.
Next Matches
- PSG will play the Catalan club and Leverkusen on the road.
- Home fixtures against Bayern Munich and the London club await in next month.
- The Italian team will welcome Brugge in their next Champions League fixture.
