This Tuesday, during the 4th matchday of the 2026-2027 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain faced Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica. In a match that the Rouge et Bleu dominated thoroughly—having taken an early lead—they secured a 0-6 victory. Here are our player ratings for the Parisians.
Goalkeeper –
Matvey Safonov (6) – He did not have much to do during this controlled performance, but remained alert and was clean with the ball at his feet.
Defenders –
Achraf Hakimi (7) – He caused problems for Villarreal with his contributions at both ends of the pitch, though he lacked a bit of luck in the final execution. Replaced in the 73rd minute by David Boly.
Ilya Zabarnyi (7) – The Ukrainian defender handled his duels well and was precise with the ball, whether playing short or long passes.
Willian Pacho (6) – Solid defensively, though he made a few uncharacteristic minor errors when in possession.
Lucas Hernandez (6.5) – He held down his flank effectively, without offering much in the way of an attacking threat.
Midfielders –
Vitinha (6.5) – A composed presence in the middle of the park; the Portuguese midfielder also provided the assist for PSG’s fifth goal. Replaced in the 73rd minute by Lucas Beraldo.
João Neves (6.5) – Consistently valuable in his defensive work and in circulating the ball; his intelligent movement provided a real boost, complemented by his technical quality. He opened the scoring with a well-taken strike following a corner kick.
Fabian Ruiz (7.5) – Highly impressive in his use of the ball, active in winning back possession, and the scorer of two goals—the Spaniard was omnipresent.
Forwards –
Maghnes Akliouche (7) – Always comfortable within the Parisian style of play, while never neglecting his defensive duties. He provided two assists and could have been involved even more in the final third. Replaced in the 59th minute by Ferran Torres.
Senny Mayulu (6.5) – Showed promise in his link-up play, particularly when acting as a target man, and scored with a fine volley. Replaced in the 59th minute by Mika Godts.
Désiré Doué (6.5) – Scored a goal and created numerous chances, though he did make a few poor decisions by forcing certain plays. Replaced in the 73rd minute by Quentin Ndjantou.
Manager –
Luis Enrique (8) – His PSG side continues to dominate in the Champions League and never looked troubled tonight. The team remained focused despite the wide margin on the scoreboard. He took the opportunity to grant playing time to some players while resting others.
