PSG 5-2 Chelsea, UCL: Blues Thumped In Paris As Holders Reign Supreme

João Neves and Ousmane Dembélé returned from injury to help Paris Saint-Germain rout Chelsea 5-2 in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. They combined to set up the first goal after 10 minutes and Dembélé scored with a brilliant solo effort late in the first half. The third goal followed a blunder from Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen, who passed the ball straight to PSG forward Bradley Barcola. He fed substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who then passed inside to Vitinha and he neatly lobbed Jørgensen. Kvaratskhelia added two late goals allowing PSG to take a healthy lead into next Tuesday’s second leg at Stamford Bridge in London.

Updated on: 12 March 2026 1:19 pm

Published at: 12 March 2026 12:45 pm

Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

PSG players celebrate at the end of the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Champions League: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain

PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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UEFA Champions League Soccer Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, center left, argues with PSG's Achraf Hakimi, center, and PSG's Marquinhos during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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UEFA Champions League Soccer Match: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain

PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

PSG's Vitinha scores his side's third goal during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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UEFA Champions League: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, left, and PSG's Achraf Hakimi challenge for the ball during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

PSG's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain

PSG's Joao Neves, left, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer challenge for the ball during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Champions League Soccer Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

PSG's Bradley Barcola celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Champions League Soccer Match: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain

PSG's Desire Doue, right, and Chelsea's Moises Caicedo challenge for the ball during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler