Sitting UEFA titleholders the French giants began their title defence with a powerful triumph over Atalanta at the their home ground.
Rapid Breakthrough Establishes the Mood
Skipper Marquinhos initiated the goal fest in just the 3rd minute, slotting home from Fabian Ruiz's driven cross from the wing.
Commanding Performance Despite Squandered Attempts
Paris created multiple openings, with a defender striking just wide and youngster the academy product seeing his attempt blocked over the bar.
The Italian club's keeper the goalie made superb saves to deny Barcola and Achraf Hakimi.
Stunning Solo Strike Extends the Lead
Kvaratskhelia scored a moment of personal brilliance in the 39th minute, running at the defenders before blasting home from distance.
Spot-Kick Miss Unable to Halt Paris
Even after a failed PK by Barcola in the first half, Paris pushed on and scored a third goal early in the second half through Nuno Mendes's sharp-angle goal.
Added-Time Final Finish Seals the Win
Backup the Portuguese striker took advantage of a misplaced mistake to composedly finish and make it four-nil in stoppage time.
Future Fixtures
- PSG will meet Barcelona and Leverkusen away.
- Domestic matches against Bayern and Spurs await in November.
- La Dea will face the Belgian outfit in their next European match.
