PSG vs Atalanta: Goals and Highlights
Summary
Paris Saint-Germain started their UEFA Champions League title defense with a 4-0 win over Atalanta at Parc des Princes. Under Luis Enrique, PSG were dominant with 66.9% possession and 22 shots.
Atalanta, with new coach Ivan Juric, couldn’t keep up with the hosts and had only 7 shots in their first European defeat of the season. PSG are well placed in the group, Atalanta will look to bounce back against Club Brugge.
Goals
PSG scored in the 3rd minute when Marquinhos tapped in a low cross from Fabián Ruiz after a nice move with Bradley Barcola. In the 39th minute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead, cut in from the right and shot into the top corner, assisted by Achraf Hakimi.
Nuno Mendes made it 3-0 in the 51st, ran through from Barcola’s pass to slot home from a tight angle. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos sealed the win in the 90+1st minute, pounced on a loose back-pass to chip Marco Carnesecchi.
Man of the Match
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was Man of the Match for his goal and wing play. The Georgian was a nightmare for Atalanta’s defense and will be key for PSG in the Champions League.
Match Highlights
Despite Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué being out, PSG were too strong for Atalanta. A missed penalty by Barcola after Yunus Musah fouled Marquinhos didn’t stop them, with Lucas Chevalier keeping a clean sheet.
Atalanta’s Mario Pašalić and Nikola Krstović had chances but poor finishing let them down. PSG’s subs, including Ramos and Warren Zaïre-Emery, brought more depth, Atalanta lacked cohesion. This big win shows PSG mean business and Barcelona are next.
