Key Takeaways:
- Last night, Paris Saint-Germain overwhelmed Bayer Leverkusen 7:2 away in the third round of the Champions League
- Both sides were reduced to ten men in the first half following the dismissals of Robert Andrich and Illya Zabarnyi
- PSG remain atop the standings with 9 points and a commanding 13:3 goal difference, while Leverkusen continue searching for their first victory
Ruthless PSG Display at the BayArena
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dazzling attacking performance in Germany, securing a comprehensive 7:2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League group stage. Luis Enrique’s side maintained their perfect European campaign, asserting dominance from the outset at the BayArena.
The French champions seized an early advantage, finding the net in the 7th minute via Willian Pacho. Although Aleix Garcia levelled from the penalty spot in the 38th minute, PSG quickly shifted through the gears, bombarding the German defence with a relentless spell just before half-time.
Champions League holders PSG run riot against Bayer Leverkusen 😮💥 pic.twitter.com/BRHtNZxziS
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) October 21, 2025
First Half Drama: Goals and Red Cards
A remarkable sequence before the break saw Désiré Doué strike twice and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia add another to put PSG 4:1 up heading into the interval. The opening period was not short on drama, with both teams reduced to ten men – Robert Andrich and Illya Zabarnyi being shown red cards, leaving each side a player down for the remainder of the contest.
Second-Half Onslaught Cements Result
The visitors maintained their intensity in the second half. Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé, and Vitinha all found the target to extend PSG’s advantage. Despite a second goal from Aleix Garcia offering little more than consolation for Leverkusen, the hosts had no answer to the European champions’ relentless firepower.
| Team | Score | Goalscorers | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 7 | Willian Pacho (7′), Désiré Doué (x2), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha | Illya Zabarnyi |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 2 | Aleix Garcia (2 – one penalty) | Robert Andrich |
Standings and Outlook
With this emphatic win, PSG top the standings with a flawless record of 9 points and a remarkable +10 goal difference (13:3). Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen remain without a victory, still hoping to open their account in the competition.
