UCL: PSG crash Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 to go on top of the table

A Night to Remember in Germany

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) produced a breathtaking display of attacking football to thrash Bayer 04 Leverkusen 7-2 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter on Tuesday night. The French champions were dominant from start to finish, silencing the home crowd and sending a strong message to their European rivals.

The match, played at the BayArena in Germany, saw both teams reduced to ten men in a chaotic first half filled with goals, controversy, and stunning moments of individual brilliance.

Early Lead and Missed Chances

PSG began the match with blistering intensity and wasted no time taking control. In just the seventh minute, defender William Pacho rose highest to meet a corner, heading home the opener to put the French side ahead 1-0.

Leverkusen, however, had a golden opportunity to equalize midway through the half when they were awarded a penalty after Illia Zabarnyi brought down Christian Kofane in the box. But Alex Grimaldo failed to convert, hitting the post and letting PSG off the hook. That miss would prove costly.

Chaos and Red Cards

The match took a dramatic turn in the 33rd minute when Leverkusen captain Robert Andrich was sent off following a VAR review for an elbow on PSG’s Desire Doue. With Leverkusen down to ten men, PSG looked set to run riot — but just moments later, they found themselves reduced to ten as well.

Zabarnyi, who had earlier conceded a penalty, was shown a straight red for a last-man foul on Christian Kofane. This time, Leverkusen made no mistake  Aleix Garcia stepped up and calmly converted the penalty to level the score at 1-1.

PSG’s Ruthless Response

Despite the setback, PSG responded like true champions. Desire Doue restored the visitors’ lead in the 41st minute with a well-taken shot from inside the box, catching the goalkeeper off guard. Just three minutes later, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia produced one of the goals of the night  a thunderous strike into the top corner that left the crowd stunned.

The French side wasn’t done yet. In the third minute of first-half added time, Doue struck again  this time curling a low effort past the goalkeeper to make it 4-1 before the break.

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Total Control After the Break

PSG continued their dominance in the second half, showing no signs of slowing down. Nuno Mendes joined the scoring list with a close-range finish in the 50th minute, extending the lead to 5-1.

To Leverkusen’s credit, they continued to fight. Aleix Garcia once again stepped up for the home side, producing a sensational long-range strike that found the top corner arguably the goal of the match  to make it 5-2. However, the comeback ended there.

Dembele and Vitinha Seal the Rout

PSG’s substitutes added the finishing touches to an unforgettable night. Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to score the sixth goal, using his trademark pace and composure to slot past the keeper after a quick counterattack.

Vitinha then completed the 7-2 demolition with a powerful strike late in the game, ensuring PSG ended the night not only with three points but also a commanding goal difference advantage.

Luis Enrique’s Reaction

After the final whistle, PSG manager Luis Enrique praised his players for their focus and composure in what he described as a “statement victory.”

“It was a complete performance from the team. We played with confidence, pressed well, and showed our attacking quality. Every player contributed, and this result reflects our ambition,” Enrique told reporters.

He also commended the resilience shown after going down to ten men, adding that such intensity and discipline would be vital as PSG aim to defend their Champions League crown.

Champions’ Confidence Soars

The emphatic win sees PSG move to the top of their group, setting the pace as they look to defend their European title. With stars like Kvaratskhelia, Doue, and Dembele in dazzling form, the French giants appear to be finding their rhythm at just the right time.

For Leverkusen, it was a night to forget  but for PSG, it was a reminder to Europe that the defending champions are still very much the team to beat.

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