PSG thrash Villarreal 6-0 in Champions League

PSG demolish Villarreal 6-0

Paris Saint-Germain beat Villarreal 6-0 at the Estadio de la Ceramica to maintain their perfect start in defending their Champions League title.

Four goals in eight minutes

France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche set up goals for Désiré Doué and Fabian Ruiz as PSG scored four goals in eight minutes in the first half.

Ruiz and Boly complete rout

After half-time, Fabian Ruiz added PSG's fifth goal. Seventeen-year-old David Boly, making his Champions League debut, scored the sixth in the 78th minute.

Enrique praises sensational display

PSG coach Luis Enrique said the team started brilliantly, pressed well and won the ball back. He called the match sensational after the biggest away win in the competition.

“It was a sensational match.”

Champions League format explained

In 2024, organisers revamped the Champions League to a 36-team division where each side plays four home and four away games. The top eight qualify automatically for the last 16.

Play-offs for places nine to 24

Teams finishing ninth to 24th in the new format take part in a two-game play-off for the remaining eight berths in the knockout stages.

PSG top table with 12 points

After four games in the 2026-2027 tournament, PSG are top of the table with 12 points from their four games, maintaining their perfect record.

Enrique on recent history

Enrique said PSG are doing better than in recent years, noting that everyone knows how the last few seasons ended in the Champions League despite tough early results.

“We're doing better than in recent years.”

Enrique urges focus ahead

The PSG coach said the team must make the most of the win, strive to improve and stay focused as always in the competition.

“We need to make the most of this match, strive to improve and we must stay focused, as always.”

Lille draw in Norway

Elsewhere on Tuesday night, French Ligue 1 club Lille drew 0-0 at Bodoe-Glimt in Norway in their Champions League match.

Barcelona and others win

In Spain, Brazil international Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0. Inter Milan and Bayern Munich also won their matches.

Manchester United end winless run

Manchester United ended a nine-game winless run with a comeback against Roma at Old Trafford. Trailing 2-0 at half-time, they won 3-2 with Matheus Cunha scoring twice.