Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their new Champions League campaign with a dominant 4–0 win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, picking up right where they left off after last season’s triumph. Marquinhos opened the scoring within the first three minutes, followed by goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, and Gonçalo Ramos. The team showcased the high pressing and fluid attacking play that have become their trademark.
Bradley Barcola missed a penalty just before halftime, but it didn’t matter as Luis Enrique’s side reinforced their status as defending champions, having overpowered Inter 5–0 in last season’s final.
Inter, meanwhile, began to put last year’s disappointment behind them with a 2–0 away win at Ajax. Marcus Thuram was the star, scoring two powerful headers. The French international broke the deadlock three minutes before halftime, meeting a Hakan Çalhanoğlu corner at the near post to beat the Ajax defense. He added his second just two minutes into the second half, rising high to nod in another Çalhanoğlu delivery.
Inter entered the match at the Johan Cruyff Arena after back-to-back Serie A losses but proved too strong for their Dutch opponents, with Thuram leading the way.
In other action, Olympiakos were held to a frustrating 0–0 draw at home by 10-man Pafos. The Cypriot side defended heroically after going a man down in the 26th minute when Bruno was sent off for a second yellow card. Despite the numerical advantage, Olympiakos struggled to break through, with Ayoub El Kaabi coming closest when his second-half header drifted wide.
Norway’s Bodø/Glimt staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2–2 away at Slavia Prague. Sondre Brunstad Fet scored a 90th-minute equalizer, describing it as a “boyhood dream come true.” He added, “It was a great strike, and it’s certainly the goal I’ve been happiest and most emotional about scoring.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of helpful and clear FAQs about the Champions League roundup covering a range of topics from basic to more advanced
General Champions League FAQs
Q What is the UEFA Champions League
A Its the most prestigious annual club football competition in Europe where the top teams from each countrys league compete to be crowned the best in Europe
Q What stage of the tournament was the PSG vs Atalanta and Inter vs Ajax game
A These matches were part of the Group Stage where teams play each other to earn points and qualify for the next round the Knockout Stage
Q Why are these specific games being highlighted in a roundup
A A roundup summarizes the most exciting or important results from a set of matches PSGs dominant win and Inters crucial victory were standout performances
FAQs about PSG vs Atalanta
Q What was the final score of the PSG vs Atalanta match
A Paris SaintGermain dominated and won the match
Q Who were the key players for PSG in that game
A While the specific scorers arent listed in the headline players like Kylian Mbappé Neymar and Lionel Messi are often the stars for PSG
Q What does it mean that PSG dominated Atalanta
A It means PSG controlled the game They likely had most of the possession created more scoring chances and generally outplayed their opponent
Q How does this win affect PSGs chances of advancing
A A dominant win gives a team 3 points which is crucial for climbing the group standings and securing a spot in the next round
FAQs about Inter Milan vs Ajax
Q Who is Thuram and what did he do for Inter
A Marcus Thuram is a forward for Inter Milan The headline says he powered Inter past Ajax meaning he was the key player likely by scoring goals or providing assists
Q What was the significance of Inter beating Ajax
