The uncertainty only lasted three minutes. After conceding Aleix Garcia’s equalizer on a penalty after Ilya Zabarnyi’s foul and red card, Paris Saint-Germain quickly regained the lead against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. In seven minutes and three goals, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completely reassured the Parisians, who are heading towards a third success in as many European matches.
The first, starting at the forefront, struck for the first time in the 41st minute. In possession of the ball at the exit of the central circle, the former Rennais alerted Kvaratskhelia on the left wing. The Georgian handed him the ball, allowing Doué to shoot a left-footed shot out of Flekken’s reach.
Three minutes later, the passer turned into a scorer. Taking advantage of a high recovery from Achraf Hakimi, Senny Mayulu served Kvaratskhelia who, after a first blocked shot, scored with a bit of luck, the ball hitting both posts before entering the goal.
The festival was not over. In stoppage time in the first period, Désiré Doué scored twice with a long right-footed shot. Paris Saint-Germain returned to the locker room with a comfortable lead (4-1).
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