PSG player ratings v Chelsea: Safonov and Kvaratskhelia the key difference in huge win | OneFootball

PSG’s defence of their Champions League title continued this evening at Stamford Bridge as Luis Enrique’s side won 8-2 on aggregate and 3-0 on the night.

PSG player ratings v Chelsea

Starting XI

Matvey Safonov – 9/10

Safonov was not called into action until late in the first-half, but went on to make multiple excellent saves to protect his clean sheet.

Achraf Hakimi – 8/10

Hakimi grabbed the assist for PSG’s second of the night, and consitently defended Chelsea attacks well down his side.

Marquinhos – 7/10

The Brazilian didn’t have much to do in the first-half, but when he was called upon he did well and his cross field passes to Kvaratskhelia caused problems for The Blues throughout the match.

Willian Pacho – 7.5/10

Pacho dealt with the threat of João Pedro exceptionally well throughout in a physical battle.

Nuno Mendes – 8/10

Mendes was arguably PSG’s best defender whilst he was on the pitch, doing really well to limit the threat Pedro Neto throughout.

Warren Zaïre-Emery – 6.5/10

Zaïre-Emery struggled to get going throughout the game, largely due to his battle with Caicedo in the middle of the park.

Vitinha – 7/10

The Portugese international did his role well in midfield, being consistently solid and rarely putting a foot wrong.

João Neves – 7/10

PSG’s number 87 controlled the game well in the middle of the park with sharp passes and strong vision, until his withdrawal at half-time.

Bradley Barcola – 8/10

Barcola netted his side’s second of the night with a lovely effort from the edge of the box, the Frenchman was also intrumental in almost every attack for the visitors until his substitution in the 61st minute.

Ousmane Dembélé – 7/10

The 2025 Ballon D’Or winner was fairly impressive throughout and played a key role in transition for his side.

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia – 8.5/10

Kvaratskhelia was the standout performer throughout for Luis Enriqué’s side, having scored the opener and gone on to constantly be a threat down the left-hand side of attack.

Substitutes

Senny Mayulu – 8/10

After being introduced from the bench at half-time, the youngster scored a peach from the edge of the area to extend his side’s advantage to 3-0.

Désiré Doué – 6.5/10

The game was effectively over, in terms of scoreline, by the time Doué came on the pitch however he still did well to push PSG up the pitch.

Lucas Hernández – 6/10

The French defender did well when he came on, defending strongly and completing 96% of his passes.

Gonçalo Ramos – 6/10

Ramos had little to do durinhg his 25 minute cameo, with the tie already wrapped up.

Kang-In Lee – 6.5/10

Much like Ramos, the South Korean didn’t need to have much impact by the time he was introduced, however he did well with the time he was given.