The Paris Saint-Germain under-19 side opened their UEFA Youth League campaign in dominant fashion on Tuesday afternoon, routing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in the league phase opener. Led by a stellar hat-trick from Adam Ayari, Jean-François Vulliez’s squad controlled the match from the opening whistle to secure provisional top spot in the standings on goal difference, according to official club and tournament reports.
Adam Ayari Sets the Tone Early for Paris Saint-Germain
Playing just months after reaching the final four of the competition, the Parisian youth side wasted little time establishing their rhythm. According to match reports from PSG.FR, the team pressed forward immediately and earned an early penalty in the 10th minute. Adam Ayari stepped up and converted without hesitation to break the deadlock at 1-0.
Slovan Bratislava attempted to counter by packing their defense deep into their own half. The tactical approach nearly paid off in the 23rd minute when the Slovak visitors missed a golden opportunity to equalize on their first genuine counter-attack, serving as an immediate wake-up call for the Parisian backline.
A First-Half Barrage Builds a Unassailable Lead
Paris quickly extinguished any hopes of an upset by resuming their aggressive offensive pressure. In the 32nd minute, David Boly connected on a well-placed header following an accurate delivery from Younes Idder, doubling the advantage to 2-0. Right before the halftime interval, Ayari struck again, driving a powerful shot from a tight angle past the opposing goalkeeper to make it 3-0 in the 42nd minute.
Second-Half Surge Seals the 6-1 Routing
The second half brought more of the same attacking masterclass from the French capital side.
Substitute Noah Adnane extended the lead to 5-0 in the 77th minute after receiving a precise assist from Jarell Paisley. Just two minutes later, Ayari capped his remarkable afternoon by completing his hat-trick for Paris’s sixth goal. Slovan Bratislava managed a late consolation goal just before the onset of stoppage time, but the outcome was long decided.
⏱️ 90+2’ – Victoire ! ✅💪
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) September 9, 2026
Début d’aventure idéal pour nos Titis en Youth League ! ❤️💙
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Standings and What Lies Ahead
With the comprehensive victory, Paris Saint-Germain sits comfortably at the summit of the UEFA Youth League league phase table, aided by a dominant goal difference. The squad will now turn its attention back to domestic and European preparations as the continental schedule intensifies.
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