On Tuesday at the Estadio de la Cerámica, Paris Saint-Germain secured a 0-6 victory over Villarreal (see the match highlights here) on Matchday 4 of the 2026-2027 Champions League. Below are the player ratings awarded to the Parisian side by Le Parisien and L’Équipe.
Le Parisien:
L’Équipe:
Paris stifles Villarreal
Four goals in the first seventeen minutes, followed by a 6-0 win: PSG effectively wrapped up their away match against Villarreal right from the start on Tuesday in the Champions League. While the Spanish side committed numerous errors, it was Paris that forced them through relentless pressing and intelligent movement. The match became straightforward precisely because the Parisians approached it with total seriousness.
Ruiz: More than just a brace
His two goals were a fitting reward for his consistent tactical intelligence. Fabián Ruiz finds pockets of space, supports the attack, and consistently makes the right decisions. A unanimous rating of 9 feels entirely justified. Around him, Vitinha dictates the tempo, while João Neves contributes ball recovery, a presence in the penalty area, and key final passes. This midfield unit does more than just retain possession—it drives the team forward.
Akliouche and Hakimi: A potent partnership
On the right flank, Hakimi’s runs and Akliouche’s finesse kept Villarreal’s defense in constant disarray. Akliouche intercepted the clearance that led to Doué’s goal and finished the match with two assists. Mayulu also thrived within an attacking setup defined by fluid movement and combination play; his latest goal further validates his deployment in a central role.
Doué: A questionable harshness
His missed chances explain the 6 given by L’Équipe, compared to the 7.5 from Le Parisien. Yet, those misses don’t define his evening: his corner kick led to the opening goal, he scored one himself, and he played a part in the build-up to the fourth goal. One might have expected more precision. However, labeling him the lowest-rated PSG player seems harsh, given his influence during the opening stages.
Solid control at the back, too
Zabarnyi’s defensive coverage and Hernandez’s alertness allowed the attackers to play with freedom. Average ratings of 7.36 and 7.00 reflect this composure; L’Équipe places a higher premium on the defensive effort. Luis Enrique—awarded an 8 by L’Équipe—saw his attacking decisions pay off. Even Boly scored after coming on, proving that solutions can also be found on the bench.
