Ferran Torres hits hat-trick as PSG wallop Slovan in Champions League
PARIS: Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele also starred as Paris Saint-Germain began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) opened their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title by dismantling Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes. The French champions' Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele scored twice, including the opening goal, while Ferran Torres added two more just after the restart. Slovan managed to reduce the deficit to 4-1 through a well-taken goal from Gambian winger Suleiman Camara.
Fabian Ruiz completed the rout with a late strike, sealing a comfortable victory for the French giants. Torres later reflected on the game, emphasizing the importance of playing with intensity and pressing when losing possession. The win sets up PSG for tough upcoming matches against Manchester City and Barcelona in the league phase.
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