PSG enters Champions League history by crushing Chelsea 8-2

Achraf Hakimi shines with an assist record, contributing to Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 demolition of Chelsea FC, concluding the Champions League round of 16 with a convincing aggregate score of 8-2.

Paris Saint-Germain continued to demonstrate superior strength by easily defeating Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge, thereby securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant aggregate score of 8-2 after two matches.

Trailing deeply after a 2-5 loss in the first leg, Chelsea had to push forward with an attacking lineup from the start. However, before their plan could even take effect, they were quickly dealt a cold blow. In the 6th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia capitalized on a defensive mistake to open the scoring, pushing the home team into an even more desperate situation.

Just minutes later, the lead was doubled for PSG. In a sharp counter-attacking situation, Achraf Hakimi provided a precise assist for Bradley Barcola to deliver a decisive finish, leaving goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with no chance to save.

This assist also helped Hakimi enter the tournament's history, becoming the first defender to record at least 5 assists in two different Champions League seasons, notably achieving this in consecutive seasons (2024/25 and 2025/26). This achievement highlights the growing influence of the Moroccan player within PSG's system.

Moving into the second half, Chelsea struggled to find a consolation goal but encountered the solid defense of the visiting team. Before they could penetrate the opponent's net, the London club suffered another setback. Senny Mayulu scored the decisive 3-0 goal following another sharp counter-attack.

With this result, PSG proudly advances to the quarter-finals and continues to show its familiar presence in the Champions League. The current scenario somewhat echoes last season's journey, when the French club made a strong breakthrough in the knockout stages to progress deep and affirm its status on the continental stage.