Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembele Shine in PSG's 6-1 Champions League Triumph
Torres and Dembele Spark PSG's Dominant Champions League Start
Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League title defence with a stunning 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres stole the spotlight by scoring a sensational hat-trick, while Ousmane Dembele contributed two goals. Fabian Ruiz added a late sixth goal to complete the rout.
The commanding win sent a clear message across Europe as Luis Enrique’s team showcased a comprehensive performance on home soil.
Torres Relives Dream European Debut
For Torres, his Champions League debut with PSG felt surreal. The Spanish forward praised the warm welcome from his teammates and expressed surprise at how quickly he adapted to life in Paris.
"It was like a dream, an incredible night," Torres said. "My first Champions League game with PSG, we won, and I scored a hat-trick. Seeing such passionate fans, I wish this day could never end! I've probably settled quicker than I expected."
Dembele Highlights Team Effort and Atmosphere
Dembele echoed the excitement of the night, focusing on the team's unity both offensively and defensively. He emphasized the importance of starting the Champions League campaign strongly and credited the fervent support from the crowd as motivation.
"It was very important to win tonight," Dembele remarked. "We scored a lot of goals and it was important to make a good start to the Champions League campaign. It was a really good performance and we really enjoyed it, attacking and defending as one."
PSG Eyes Consistency Moving Forward
With five goals shared between Torres and Dembele, PSG demonstrated their attacking depth and met high expectations. The club now focuses on maintaining momentum in upcoming domestic and European matches.
Torres summed up the squad’s spirit: "It's always important to score goals, to play well, to show what the team showed tonight, to live up to the expectations. I hope to bring even more joy to the supporters."
- Match: PSG vs Slovan Bratislava
- Score: 6-1
- Goalscorers: Ferran Torres (3), Ousmane Dembele (2), Fabian Ruiz (1)
- Date: 10 September 2026
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
