In another Champions League Round of 16 second leg match of the 2025/26 season, Paris Saint-Germain, playing at Stamford Bridge, defeated Premier League giants Chelsea 3-0 thanks to goals from Kvalatschlia, Barkola, and Maylou.

Six minutes into the game, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov launched a long pass, and Mamadou Sarr made a mistake while attempting to clear the ball. Kvalatskhria received the ball, broke into the penalty area, and scored with a low shot, giving Paris Saint-Germain a dream start of 1-0.

In the 9th minute, Chelsea defender Jorel Hatto passed the ball to Enzo outside the penalty area, but the ball was cleared by an opposing player. In the 14th minute, Achraf Hakimi crossed the ball, and Barkola, at the edge of the penalty area, received it and fired a long-range shot into the net, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 lead over Chelsea.

In the 23rd minute, Chelsea attempted a counter-attack. Palmer delivered a cross, and João Pedro headed the ball, but it went wide of the post. In the 32nd minute, Kvalatschria received the ball in the penalty area and fired a low shot into the net, but his teammate was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

In the 33rd minute, Paris Saint-Germain launched an attack, with Barcola receiving a pass from Vitinha but shooting wide. In the 36th minute, Dembele passed the ball to João Neves, who then shot, but the ball was caught by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

In the 42nd minute, Caicedo orchestrated an attack, with Palmer following up in the penalty area and unleashing a powerful shot, but the ball was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov. In the 43rd minute, Vitinha passed the ball to Barkola, who sprinted into the penalty area and fired a low shot, but it was blocked by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Chelsea substituted Madudu Sarr with Achampong. In the 56th minute, Cucurella played a through ball to João Pedro, whose shot went wide of the post. In the 61st minute, Pedro Neto crossed the ball to Liam Delap, whose low shot was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the 62nd minute, Kvalatskhria dribbled into the penalty area and passed back to Ashraf, who was trying to receive the pass but it was cleared. Seni Mayulu then unleashed a long-range shot to score, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 3-0. In the 67th minute, Liam Delap received a pass from Lavia outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the 72nd minute, Chelsea substituted Adarabioyo for Cucurella. In the 75th minute, Pedro Neto created an attacking opportunity, and Ganacho's shot was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov. In the 83rd minute, Chalobah suffered an injury and was subsequently stretchered off the field.

Paris Saint-Germain ultimately defeated Chelsea 3-0, successfully advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals.

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