PSG’s Seven-Goal Rampage: A Champions League Masterclass that Left Leverkusen Speechless
21 October 2025
Match Report: PSG Domination in a 7-2 Classic
The German side collapsed in eight minutes as Paris Saint-Germain ran riot, routing Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 on Tuesday night in the third group-stage game of the Champions League. The French giants seized the initiative early and never looked back, delivering a performance that will be remembered for its relentless attacking tempo.
PSG grabbed a spectacular opening in the 7th minute when a corner was swung in, Ashraf Hakimi combined with Nuno Mendes and Willian Batshu, and the ball found the net through a head toward the far post. The goal set the tone for a first half that PSG would largely control, scoring again in the 41st, 44th, and 45+3rd minutes to stun their German visitors.
Leverkusen briefly steadied the ship thanks to a pair of goals from Alex Grimaldo in the 38th and 54th minutes, but PSG’s attack continued to click. The game’s turning point arrived when Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich was sent off in the 33rd minute for a reckless challenge, reducing the visitors to ten men and tightening PSG’s grip on proceedings. A PSG defender, Ilya Zabarny, also saw red in the 37th minute, leaving both teams with ten men for a spell, though Paris proved more resilient in the end.
By the break, Paris led decisively and looked in control of the tie. The second half brought more goals for the hosts as Doy and Vitinha extended the advantage, with Dembélé returning from a recent spell out to add a sixth in the 63rd minute and making a quick impact. Dembélé’s display was a reminder of his quality, and he proved why he remains a key figure for PSG when fit and firing. The scoring journey culminated as Vitinha struck in the 90th minute to seal a historic seven-goal tally and cap a remarkable Parisian night.
In response, Leverkusen’s resilience was rewarded with a late surge from Alex Grimaldo and a flurry of chances, but the damage had been done long before. PSG’s victory confirmed their status as group leaders with nine points, while Bayer remained on two, facing an upcoming trip to Benfica in November. Paris, champions of the competition in memory for some, now head into a heavyweight clash with Bayern Munich—another reminder that the European stage never sleeps.
punchline 1 If football had a highlight reel, this night would be its main feature, with PSG serving it up in seven different chapters and Leverkusen left wondering if their defense had filed a missing-person report.
punchline 2 They say revenge is a dish best served hot; PSG served it hot, fresh, and with a side of Vitinha. Leverkusen left the kitchen asking for a bigger hot plate next time.
