Holders Paris Saint-Germain Crush Serie A Rivals in Convincing UCL First Match
Current UEFA champions Paris Saint-Germain started their campaign with a impressive win over the Italian visitors at the Parc des Princes.
Rapid Goal Establishes the Tone
Captain Marquinhos started the goal fest in just the 3rd minute, slotting home from the Spaniard's driven cross from the left flank.
Superior Display In Spite Of Wasted Opportunities
The hosts produced numerous openings, with the left-back firing just off target and youth a rising star seeing his attempt redirected over the bar.
The Italian club's keeper the goalie made excellent saves to deny a winger and the right-back.
Spectacular Solo Strike Increases the Lead
The Georgian winger produced a piece of personal magic in the 39th minute, dribbling at the backline before firing home from distance.
Spot-Kick Blunder Unable to Halt PSG
Even after a failed PK by Barcola in the opening period, Paris continued and added a next goal early in the after the break through the full-back's narrow-angle goal.
Late Final Strike Caps the Rout
Substitute the Portuguese striker took advantage of a misplaced mistake to coolly score and make it 4-0 in the dying moments.
Next Games
- Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona and the German side in October.
- Local games against the Bavarians and Spurs await in the eleventh month.
- La Dea will welcome the Belgian outfit in their next Champions League match.
