In another key match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Paris Saint-Germain, playing at home at the Parc des Princes, defeated Chelsea from the English Premier League 5-2 after goals from Barcoa, Dembele, Vitinha, and Kvalatschlia.

Four minutes into the game, Chelsea created an attacking opportunity when Reece James chipped the ball from the right wing into the box, but João Pedro's shot went wide. In the 5th minute, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves received the ball and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen.

In the 11th minute, Barcola chipped a pass into the penalty area, João Neves headed it on, and Barcola then fired a shot into the net, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 lead. In the 14th minute, Chelsea attempted a counter-attack, with Enzo receiving a cross from Gusto at the edge of the penalty area and unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball went over the bar.

In the 20th minute, Enzo passed the ball to João Pedro, who received it and entered the penalty area to shoot, but his shot was blocked. In the 23rd minute, Chelsea attacked again, with Cucurella sending in a cross. João Pedro headed the ball towards goal, but it was caught by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the 29th minute, Enzo crossed the ball into the penalty area, and Gusto controlled it before firing a shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Chelsea. In the 39th minute, Reece James passed the ball to Palmer, who received it and shot from the penalty area, but his effort was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the 41st minute, Due made a through pass, and Dembele received the ball, ran all the way to the penalty area, and pushed the ball into the goal after dealing with the defense, helping Paris Saint-Germain regain the lead at 2-1.

In the 47th minute of the second half, Paris Saint-Germain launched an attack, but Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen immediately rushed out to deny Barcora's shot. In the 58th minute, Pedro Neto intercepted the ball and entered the penalty area before passing it back to Enzo, who fired a low shot into the net, leveling the score at 2-2 for Chelsea.

In the 63rd minute, Paris Saint-Germain substituted Kvalatschlia for Due. In the 74th minute, Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen made a mistake, Kvalatschlia passed the ball diagonally, and Vitinha seized the opportunity to chip the ball into the net, making the score 3-2 for Paris Saint-Germain.

In the 79th minute, Pedro Neto delivered a diagonal pass into the box, and João Pedro slotted home from close range, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 87th minute, William Pacho passed the ball to Kvaratschria, who received it and fired a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 4-2.

In the 90th minute, Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen lost possession again, and Lee Kang-in scored after receiving a cross from his teammate. However, Nuno Mendes was offside, and the goal was disallowed. In stoppage time of the second half, Achraf dribbled into the penalty area and crossed the ball, which Kvalatschlia fired into the net with a low shot, securing a 5-2 victory for Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain ultimately defeated Chelsea 5-2 at home.

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