Holders PSG Crush Atalanta in Convincing European Start
Reigning UEFA champions PSG kicked off their campaign with a powerful win over the Italian visitors at the their home ground.
Early Goal Sets the Mood
Leader the Brazilian defender initiated the scoring in just the third minute, tucking home from Fabian Ruiz's accurate cross from the left flank.
Dominant Showing In Spite Of Squandered Opportunities
Paris generated numerous scoring chances, with the left-back striking just off target and youth a rising star seeing his attempt redirected over the bar.
The Italian club's shot-stopper the goalie made superb saves to deny Barcola and the right-back.
Spectacular Individual Effort Doubles the Margin
The Georgian winger produced a example of individual magic in the 39th minute, dribbling at the backline before curling home from outside the box.
Penalty Miss Does Not Stop PSG
Even after a missed PK by Bradley Barcola in the opening period, the home side persisted and scored a next goal early in the second half through Mendes's sharp-angle finish.
Late Final Finish Caps the Victory
Backup Ramos capitalized on a poor defensive error to calmly score and make it four-nil in added minutes.
Future Fixtures
- Paris Saint-Germain will meet the Catalan club and Leverkusen in October.
- Local games against the Bavarians and the London club await in next month.
- Atalanta will host Brugge in their following Champions League fixture.
