Paris Saint-Germain launched their UEFA Champions League title defense with a commanding 6-1 victory against Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes on September 9, 2026. The result marks a perfect start for the reigning champions, who had experienced a sluggish beginning to their domestic league campaign.
The match was driven by standout performances from Ousmane Dembélé and Ferran Torres. Dembélé contributed significantly to the offensive display, netting two goals and providing two assists. Torres completed his treble, scoring three goals to lead the scoring chart for the French giants.
Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz also found the back of the net, celebrating his sixth goal of the evening with teammate Lucas Hernandez. The comprehensive win signals PSG’s intent as they aim to retain their European crown.
In other Champions League action on matchday one, Liverpool secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid, while Barcelona dispatched Feyenoord with a 5-1 win. Last season’s runners-up, Arsenal, claimed a tight 1-0 victory against Napoli.
Great win, but can they keep this up against real European giants? Dembélé is firing, but the defense looked a bit shaky for moments.
Interesting that Arsenal only managed one against Napoli while PSG scored six. The gap between the elite and the rest seems to be widening again.
Six-one is dominant, but was Slovan Bratislava really this bad? Feels like a mismatch rather than a true test of PSG’s title credentials.
Ferran Torres looks absolutely lethal in that number nine role. That treble is insane for his first match back.