Paris Saint-Germain defeated Chelsea 5-2

A true goal feast unfolded for football fans in Paris during the semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League. Zamin.uz reports on this event.

Paris Saint-Germain hosted London's Chelsea at their home ground and secured a thrilling 5-2 victory in an intense match. The hosts maintained a high tempo from the outset, successfully controlling the game according to their plans.

Despite Chelsea's serious attempts to respond, the final word belonged to the Parisians. The score was opened in the 10th minute when Barkolya broke through the opponent's defense, putting Paris ahead.

Chelsea did not surrender quickly; Gusto scored in the 28th minute, keeping the intrigue alive. However, nearing the end of the first half, Dembele scored again to restore Paris's lead.

The second half also maintained a tense atmosphere. Although Spanish player Enzo Fernandes equalized in the 27th minute, Paris demonstrated their ability to control the game and execute dangerous attacks.

After the 74th minute, Vitinha scored to restore the hosts' lead, from which point Paris kept Chelsea under complete pressure. The night's brightest star was Khvicha, who came on from the bench.

The Georgian footballer, who entered in the 69th minute, captured all attention during the final minutes of the match. He scored his first goal in the 87th minute and netted a second shortly before the end, completing his brace.

Thus, Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead significantly, securing a very comfortable advantage ahead of the return leg. The teams will now play the second match in London on March 18.

The task for Chelsea will be extremely difficult, as they must overcome a large deficit at home and revive the match. Paris will approach the return leg with confidence based on their result in Paris, though they are well aware that the final decision in this playoff stage will only be made after the second game.

Detailed information regarding the match result and goal scorers has been published on One.uz.