PSG demolish Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League opener, Ferran Torres scores hat-trick

Paris Saint-Germain made a perfect start to the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage, crushing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes on September 10, 2026. The defending champions dominated from the first minute, with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembélé contributing two goals and an assist. The match highlighted PSG's aggressive high press and attacking overloads, particularly down the left flank through Nuno Mendes. Slovan Bratislava, the Slovakian champions, were completely outclassed, unable to escape pressure and offering little resistance. Torres, in what appeared to be his debut for PSG after an unannounced transfer, showed sharp movement and finishing. Dembélé was the creative hub, involved in three of the first four goals. However, the result must be taken in context: Slovan is a clear outsider in the competition, and PSG's true strength will be tested against elite opponents in later matchdays. For Slovan, the heavy defeat and -5 goal difference could prove decisive in the tight league phase standings. The team needs to recover quickly for the remaining matches.