In their opening Champions League group stage match, Paris Saint-Germain hosted Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes and secured a resounding 6-1 victory. Speaking to PSG TV, Ousmane Dembélé—the 29-year-old Parisian forward who scored twice on Wednesday—shared his thoughts on the result.
Dembélé: “The atmosphere at the Parc des Princes is incredible”
“It was important to win today. We scored a lot of goals, and getting off to a good start in this Champions League campaign was crucial. We played a great match. We really enjoyed ourselves, too—attacking and defending as a unit. We’re happy tonight. The atmosphere at the Parc des Princes is incredible. It’s the Champions League; everyone is motivated and wants to play in this competition. So, with a crowd like that, it’s exceptional.”
This marked a European opener for the season and a massive victory for the capital club, the two-time defending champions. After a tricky start to the domestic league season, the Parisians needed to succeed in this first home Champions League match at the Parc des Princes. To build maximum confidence, Luis Enrique’s men needed the win and the three points, especially ahead of upcoming high-profile clashes.
Although there are still areas for improvement within the squad, this success once again demonstrates the team’s determination and a collective unit that is beginning to gel. The next Champions League match against Manchester City is scheduled for October 14. This gives the Parisian squad a solid month to continue progressing and building momentum before a month that will also feature a second major showdown—this time at home against FC Barcelona.
