Paris Saint-Germain defeats Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League opener

Paris Saint-Germain opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres starred in the match, scoring a hat-trick, while Ousmane Dembélé contributed two goals and Fabián Ruiz added one. The win places PSG at the top of the early Champions League standings due to their superior goal difference.

Slovan Bratislava's manager, Yaya Touré, made history during the match as the first African head coach to lead a team in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite the heavy defeat, Touré praised the quality of the PSG squad, describing them as a “machine.”

PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed high praise for Ousmane Dembélé’s performance and ability to create opportunities. The victory also highlights the impact of new signings like Torres, who was voted the player of the day for his performance.