Ferran Torres scores debut hat-trick as PSG crush Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League

PSG began their Champions League title defense with a resounding 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes, providing a much-needed confidence boost after a difficult start to the Ligue 1 season. Ferran Torres stole the show with a hat-trick on his European debut for the club, while Ousmane Dembele contributed two goals and two assists. From the first whistle, PSG dominated. In the 17th minute, Nuno Mendes hit the post and Dembele followed up to score the rebound. Minutes later, Dembele doubled the lead with a header from a deflected cross by Dro Fernandez. Before half-time, Dembele turned provider, crossing for Torres to tap in his first Champions League goal for PSG. The second half continued in the same vein. Within two minutes, Torres scored again after a clever lay-off from Maghnes Akliouche. He completed his hat-trick in the 54th minute, heading in from Dembele’s corner. Slovan pulled one back through Suleiman Camara’s superb strike, but Fabian Ruiz sealed the emphatic win with a drilled finish in the 85th minute. The victory was built on PSG’s high-pressing tactics, which exposed Slovan’s struggles to play out from the back. Dembele’s fluid movement as a false nine created space for Torres and others. Coach Luis Enrique’s system worked perfectly against a brave but naive Slovan side managed by Yaya Toure. For PSG, this result is a turning point after three winless Ligue 1 matches. Ferran Torres has quickly justified his €55 million price tag, and his partnership with Dembele looks promising. The Parisians now aim to climb the domestic table while maintaining their European momentum.