PSG Thrash Chelsea 5–2 in Champions League First-Leg Showdown
March 11, 2026
213d agoParis Saint‑Germain produced a sensational attacking display to defeat Chelsea F.C. 5–2 in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Parc des Princes. The French champions dominated large parts of the game, taking a strong advantage into the second leg in London.
PSG made a bright start and took the lead in the 10th minute through Bradley Barcola, who finished a well-worked move inside the box. Chelsea responded midway through the first half when defender Malo Gusto fired home to bring the visitors level, briefly silencing the home crowd.
However, PSG regained control before halftime as Ousmane Dembélé restored the lead with a clinical finish. The second half remained competitive, and Chelsea equalized again when Enzo Fernández struck to make it 2–2, setting up an intense final period of the match.
The French side then stepped up their intensity in the closing stages. Midfielder Vitinha scored to put PSG ahead once more before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sealed the victory with two late goals, completing a dominant attacking performance.
The emphatic 5–2 win gives PSG a huge advantage heading into the second leg at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea now face a difficult task if they hope to overturn the deficit and keep their Champions League campaign alive.
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