Paris Saint-Germain Demolish Italian Rivals as Thuram Fires to Give Inter Milan Victory at Ajax
Paris Saint-Germain started their fresh UEFA Champions League campaign with a bang, registering a commanding four-goal triumph over Atalanta on Wednesday.
Quick-Fire Strikes Set the Tone for PSG
The Brazilian defender got the scoring within the first three minutes, backed up by finishes from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Mendes and substitute Ramos.
Despite failing to convert a spot-kick just before the break, Luis Enrique’s side showed why they remain the reigning title holders.
Marcus Thuram Shines as Inter Milan Secure Important Away Victory
Inter Milan responded from recent Serie A struggles with a 2-0 success away at Ajax.
The French forward was the star performer, netting two headers from Hakan Calhanoglu corners.
{“It’s a dream realized,” commented Sondre Brunstad Fet, who netted a 90th-minute leveler for his side.
Additional Results from Gameweek 1
- Olympiakos could only frustrated to a 0-0 stalemate in Athens by 10-man Pafos FC.
- Bodø/Glimt battled from behind to secure a two-all tie on their travels at Slavia.
All in all, it was a evening of excitement and goals across Europe with the initial phase of the competition kicked underway.