Match report

Paris Saint Germain Stuns Chelsea 5-2 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
5–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Mar 11, 2026

Paris Saint Germain stunned Chelsea with a comprehensive 5-2 victory in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Goals from Barcola, Dembele, Vitinha, and a brace from Kvaratskhelia secured the win for PSG, despite a resilient fightback from Chelsea with goals from Gusto and Fernandez.

Key Facts

  • • Barcola scored in the 10th minute, assisted by Neves.
  • • Gusto equalized for Chelsea in the 28th minute, assisted by Fernandez.
  • • Dembele restored PSG's lead in the 40th minute.
  • • Fernandez equalized for Chelsea in the 57th minute, assisted by Neto.
  • • Vitinha scored in the 74th minute, assisted by Kvaratskhelia.
  • • Kvaratskhelia scored two goals in the 86th and 90th minutes.

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Safonov (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 51 W. Pacho (D)
  • 25 N. Mendes (D)
  • 33 W. Zaire-Emery (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 87 J. Neves (M)
  • 14 D. Doue (F)
  • 10 O. Dembele (F)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Chevalier
  • 89 R. Marin
  • 9 G. Ramos
  • 24 S. Mayulu
  • 27 D. Fernandez
  • 21 L. Hernandez
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia
  • 19 Lee Kang-In
  • 6 I. Zabarnyi
  • 4 L. Beraldo
  • 49 I. Mbaye

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Jorgensen (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 29 W. Fofana (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Merrick
  • 1 R. Sanchez
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 19 M. Sarr
  • 38 M. Guiu
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 45 R. Lavia
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 34 J. Acheampong

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    10' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Barcola · Assist: J. Neves
  2. Chelsea
    28' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gusto · Assist: E. Fernandez
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    40' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Dembele
  4. Chelsea
    57' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Fernandez · Assist: P. Neto
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Doue · On: K. Kvaratskhelia
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    69' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Dembele · On: Lee Kang-In
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    74' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitinha · Assist: K. Kvaratskhelia
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    78' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Barcola · On: S. Mayulu
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    78' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Zaire-Emery · On: L. Hernandez
  10. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Pedro · On: L. Delap
  11. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Palmer · On: R. Lavia
  12. Paris Saint Germain
    86' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kvaratskhelia · Assist: W. Pacho
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kvaratskhelia

    Argument

  14. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gusto · On: A. Garnacho
  15. Paris Saint Germain
    90' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kvaratskhelia · Assist: Achraf Hakimi

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Chelsea
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 587 419
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 0.90 1.57
Shots off Target 0 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented -3 -3
Accurate Passes 518 350
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSG took the lead early through Barcola's goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ After Chelsea's equalizer by Gusto, PSG responded quickly with Dembele's goal, regaining the momentum.
  • ▸ Kvaratskhelia's brace in the second half sealed the victory for PSG, turning the tide decisively in their favor.