UCL 2026-27: Ferran Torres Hat-Trick Inspires PSG to Emphatic 6-1 Victory Over Slovan Bratislava
Ousmane Dembele delivered a stunning hat-trick on his club's Champions League opener for Paris Saint-Germain as the holders thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes on September 9, 2026.
Defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain opened their 2026–27 UEFA Champions League campaign in commanding fashion on Wednesday night, thrashing Slovak champions ŠK Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes. Summer recruit Ferran Torres marked his European debut for the French club with a clinical hat-trick, while Ousmane Dembélé contributed two goals and two assists to propel Luis Enrique’s side to a dominant victory on Matchday 1. UCL 2026-27: Raphinha Brace Powers Barcelona to 5-1 Rout of Feyenoord.
PSG Rout Slovan Bratislava 6-1
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Early Pressure Pays Off
PSG took control from kickoff, testing Slovan goalkeeper Dominik Takáč within the opening minutes. The breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when Nuno Mendes struck a powerful long-range drive against the post, leaving Dembélé in prime position to turn home the rebound.
Six minutes later, Dembélé doubled the home side's lead. A misdirected pass from Sahmkou Camara allowed Dro Fernández to pounce, whose deflected delivery was steered in at the back post by Dembélé.
Torres opened his European account for the Parisians shortly after the half-hour mark, meeting an incisive pass from Dembélé to tap home from close range and send PSG into the break with a 3-0 advantage.
Torres Seals Historic Treble
The hosts showed no signs of easing their tempo after the restart. Two minutes into the second half, Maghnes Akliouche surged through the central midfield and squared the ball to Torres, who curled an effort beyond Takáč from just outside the penalty box. Paris Saint-Germain Sign Ferran Torres From Barcelona in High-Profile Summer Transfer.
Torres completed his treble in the 57th minute, instinctively guiding Dembélé’s corner past the goalkeeper to make it 5-0. The Spaniard became the first player in PSG history to score a hat-trick on his Champions League debut for the club.
Slovan Bratislava, coached by former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré, pulled a goal back two minutes later when Gambian winger Suleiman Camara evaded Illia Zabarnyi and produced a fine finish into the top corner. However, the defending champions had the final say in the 88th minute when midfielder Fabián Ruiz drilled home a loose ball inside the penalty area to seal the 6-1 scoreline. Real Madrid Fans Waves Ceuta Flags in Message of Solidarity During UCL 2026-27 Match.
Respite from Domestic Form
The comprehensive display offers welcome relief for Luis Enrique, whose side had failed to win any of their first three Ligue 1 fixtures of the season.
PSG are aiming to become only the second team in the modern Champions League era—after Real Madrid between 2016 and 2018—to capture three successive European titles. With 35 shots registered and 4.71 expected goals created, the French champions will look to carry their attacking sharpness into upcoming league fixtures before challenging continental ties against Manchester City and Barcelona next month.
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