Sitting UEFA titleholders PSG began their championship defense with a resounding victory over Atalanta at the PSG's stadium.
Rapid Breakthrough Establishes the Tone
Skipper the Brazilian defender opened the goal fest in just the early minute, placing home from Fabian Ruiz's accurate cross from the left flank.
Superior Display In Spite Of Missed Attempts
PSG created plenty of openings, with a defender firing just wide and youngster a rising star seeing his effort deflected over the bar.
The visitors's shot-stopper Carnesecchi made superb saves to deny a winger and Achraf Hakimi.
Brilliant Personal Effort Extends the Lead
The Georgian winger produced a piece of individual magic in the 39th minute, running at the defenders before curling home from distance.
Spot-Kick Miss Fails to Deter Paris
Despite a missed PK by Bradley Barcola in the initial 45 minutes, PSG continued and notched a 3rd goal early in the after the break through the full-back's acute-angle strike.
Late Final Strike Seals the Victory
Replacement Goncalo Ramos capitalized on a wayward backpass to calmly score and make it 4-0 in added minutes.
Upcoming Fixtures
- The French champions will meet Barca and the German side in October.
- Local games against the Bavarians and Spurs await in November.
- The Italian team will host Club Brugge in their upcoming Champions League encounter.
