Paris Saint-Germain set a new Champions League benchmark by crushing Villarreal 6-0 in Spain, with the French champions taking a 4-0 lead inside 17 minutes — the fastest in the competition’s history, NOS reported. The record-breaking win headlined a night that also saw Frenkie de Jong play his 300th match for Barcelona, Bayern Munich win 2-0 at Atlético Madrid, and Manchester United stage a dramatic 3-2 comeback against AS Roma.
PSG, missing key players including Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes and the long-term injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, were ruthless from the start against ninth-placed Villarreal. João Neves opened the scoring in the ninth minute, and by the 17th minute Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu and Fabián Ruiz had made it 4-0. Ruiz and 17-year-old David Boly added two more after halftime to complete the 6-0 victory. The win means PSG, winners of the last two Champions League titles, have now scored 20 goals in just four matches this season.
De Jong’s 300th Barcelona Appearance in Win Over Aston Villa
Barcelona handed Aston Villa their first defeat of the campaign with a 3-0 victory, in a match that doubled as a milestone for Frenkie de Jong. Lamine Yamal punished a poor pass with a shot into the far corner before halftime, and captain Raphinha completed the scoring after the break, including a goal from a Cancelo assist. De Jong came on as a substitute for Pedri shortly after the third goal, playing 20 minutes to reach 300 appearances for the Catalan club, NOS reported.
The victory keeps Barcelona in strong contention in their Champions League group while marking a personal landmark for the Dutch midfielder, who has become a fixture in the Barcelona side since his move from Ajax.
United Come Back From 2-0 Down to Beat Roma 3-2
Manchester United produced their first win in ten matches across all competitions by overturning a 2-0 halftime deficit to defeat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford. Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen, who scored from the penalty spot, had put Roma ahead early, but United rallied after the break. Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to make it 1-2 after his initial spot-kick was saved, and Matheus Cunha scored twice in the closing stages to seal the victory.
PSG score UCL-record 4 goals in first 17 minutes at Villarreal Paris Saint-Germain scored a record four goals in the first 17 minutes of their Champions League clash at Villarreal on Tuesday.https://t.co/IdiSrfxyFH
NOS noted that Roma have now failed to keep a clean sheet in 33 Champions League away matches — a streak that began in May 2007 at Old Trafford, when Roma were beaten 7-1 by United in the quarterfinals. Michael Carrick, who scored twice in that 2007 match, is now United’s head coach, and his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson watched from the stands as his old club fought back.
Fan discontent was visible before halftime, with supporters throwing tennis balls onto the pitch to protest against the club’s ownership, but the mood turned in the final minutes as Cunha’s goals and the 3-2 win were celebrated loudly, according to NOS.
Carrick and Fernandes React to Crucial Victory
Head coach Michael Carrick praised his players after the match, telling Sky Sports he was “proud” of the team and calling the result “an important win for us.” BBC Sport reported that the victory could ease pressure on Carrick, whose position had looked in serious doubt after a difficult first half.
Captain Bruno Fernandes also addressed the managerial situation, telling BBC Sport that the players “don’t need to save anyone’s job” following the comeback. Fabrizio Romano reported that Carrick remained calm when Cunha was sent off during the post-match celebrations, simply directing the Brazilian to the dressing room while expressing satisfaction with his impact on the game.
Paris St-Germain continued their impressive Champions League campaign as they thrashed Villarreal. Some home supporters departed the ground before the clock had even reached 20 minutes as a rampant PSG netted four times within the opening 17 minutes. All four of those goals… pic.twitter.com/t3iS30QGoa
Bayern Munich Secure Win at Atlético Madrid
Bayern Munich took three points from Spain with a 2-0 victory at Atlético Madrid, completing a night of away wins for the major contenders. The result keeps Bayern in strong shape in their Champions League group alongside PSG and Barcelona’s successes.
Tribute Paid to Jesús de Miguel
Before kickoff across all Champions League matches, teams and supporters observed a moment of silence for Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel, who died earlier this week, NOS reported.
United’s next test comes in the Premier League, where they will look to build on the momentum of their first victory in ten games, while PSG turn their attention to the domestic league after extending their scoring streak in Europe’s top competition.
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