UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Paris Saint Germain 4 - 0 FT Atalanta
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Marquinhos (F. Ruiz)
39' K. Kvaratskhelia
43' Marquinhos
Yunus Musah 44'
HT
↓ D. Maldini ↑N. Krstovic 46'
↓ C. De Ketelaere ↑L. Samardzic 46'
51' N. Mendes (B. Barcola)
55' ↓ S. Mayulu ↑Lee Kang-In
55' ↓ F. Ruiz ↑W. Zaire-Emery
58' ↓ J. Neves ↑G. Ramos
↓ Y. Musah ↑M. Brescianini 75'
75' ↓ N. Mendes ↑I. Zabarnyi
↓ B. Djimsiti ↑G. Scalvini 75'
75' ↓ K. Kvaratskhelia ↑I. Mbaye
↓ Atalanta ↑H. Ahanor 85'
90' G. Ramos
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Lucas Chevalier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
Marquinhos 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Mendes
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
João Neves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Vitinha
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
93%
Pass Acc
Fabián Ruiz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Forwards
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Senny Mayulu 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bradley Barcola
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Renato Marin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matvey Safonov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Illia Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Kang-In
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Zaïre-Emery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Ramos 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
9
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Odilon Kossounou 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berat Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Raoul Bellanova
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Marten de Roon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Musah 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mario Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles De Ketelaere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Daniel Maldini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Francesco Rossi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Relja Obrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgio Scalvini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Honest Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Samardžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicola Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Krstović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2020 | Atalanta | 1 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | UEFA Champions League | Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
08/12/2020
Paris Saint Germain Win
Atalanta Win
Draw
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Paris Saint Germain
Atalanta
Paris Saint Germain
Atalanta
PSG's European Statement: Four Without Reply at Parc des Princes
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Paris Saint-Germain announced their Champions League credentials with a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Atalanta, signalling intent to serious challengers across Europe.
Early Blitz Sets Tone
The intensity was suffocating from the opening whistle. Marquinhos broke the deadlock in the third minute after a clinical finish from Fabián Ruiz's assist, and PSG never looked back. The Parc des Princes erupted—this was not a slow-burn affair but a statement of absolute superiority. By the 39th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the advantage with a composed finish, leaving Atalanta chasing shadows. The Georgian winger's movement was a constant threat, registering four key passes alongside his goal. The balance of power was never in question; PSG controlled the tempo with 67% possession and suffocated Atalanta's rhythm.
Defensive Fortress Turns Attacking Arsenal
What made this performance remarkable was PSG's structural dominance. Nuno Mendes, typically a defensive anchor, ventured forward to score in the 51st minute after a Barcola assist—a testament to how completely PSG controlled the match. A penalty confirmed by VAR in the 43rd minute saw Marquinhos convert again, his second of the night, cementing his 9.2 rating as the evening's standout performer. The defender's dual contribution—both defensive solidity and attacking threat—epitomised PSG's complete dominance. Late substitute Gonçalo Ramos added gloss in the 90th minute, sealing the rout. PSG's 22 shots (13 on target) against Atalanta's meagre seven created a gulf in class that the xG figures underlined: 3.48 to 0.55.
Atalanta's European Nightmare
For Atalanta, this was a chastening introduction to elite European football. Eleven fouls, just 33% possession, and a complete absence of attacking fluidity left them searching for answers. Their defensive frailty—conceding four without response—suggests serious work ahead if they're to navigate this group stage. The stakes are now clear: PSG are ready to challenge for continental glory, while Atalanta must regroup quickly or risk an early exit.
Key Questions
What made Marquinhos the Man of the Match?
Two goals (including a penalty), defensive steel, and a 9.2 rating. He epitomised PSG's complete dominance across both phases.
How did PSG control the match?
67% possession, 22 shots, and relentless pressing suffocated Atalanta. PSG never allowed their visitors a foothold.
What's next for Atalanta?
A rapid reset required. Conceding four at home without reply signals defensive vulnerabilities that demand immediate correction.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Tactical Giants Collide at Parc des Princes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. This opening fixture pits PSG’s attacking dominance against Atalanta’s tactical resilience in a match that could define the race for direct top-eight qualification.
The Setup
The UEFA Champions League returns to the Parc des Princes on September 17, 2025, with a narrative centered on the Stakes of securing a top-eight finish. Paris Saint Germain enters this league stage in blistering attacking Form, having netted 19 goals in their first six domestic outings. While their offensive output is staggering, they face an Atalanta side that thrives on defensive Balance. The visitors travel to France with a point to prove, sitting level on 13 points with their hosts in their respective domestic standings. For both clubs, this isn't just a match; it is a statement of intent for the European campaign ahead.
Key Battle
The defining conflict of the night will be the home side’s high-octane frontline against the visitors' disciplined defensive unit. PSG’s ability to manipulate space and transition quickly will be tested by a rigid and compact Italian backline that has conceded only six goals in six matches. If the away side’s midfield can disrupt the rhythm of the Parisian playmakers, the Stars in the home attack might find themselves starved of the service they need to break the deadlock.
Our Prediction
Expect a match where PSG dictates the tempo but struggles to find early breakthroughs against a well-drilled opponent. The game script likely involves the home side dominating possession while the visitors look for clinical opportunities on the break. However, the sheer weight of Parisian attacking pressure should eventually tell. A late surge from the home side will likely secure a 2-1 victory, providing the perfect start to their quest for a direct knockout spot.