Paris Saint-Germain defeats Slovan Bratislava in Champions League opener

On September 9, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain launched their Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava at home. The match was part of the opening round of the tournament's new league phase format, marking a strong start for the defending champions as they aim to retain their European title.

The offensive performance was largely driven by Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembele. Torres recorded a hat-trick, while Dembele contributed two goals and two assists. Dembele opened the scoring in the 17th minute and added a second goal in the 23rd minute, setting a fast pace that the visitors could not match throughout the remainder of the contest.

This victory provides Paris Saint-Germain with significant momentum early in the season. The club intends to use this performance as a statement of intent to their competitors in the tournament. No further disciplinary or injury updates were reported following the fixture, as the team shifts focus to their next matches in the league phase.