Champions League – Vitinha scores a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain defeats Tottenham 5-3.
2025-11-27 02:25

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League continued with a key match, as Paris Saint-Germain, playing at home at the Parc des Princes, defeated Tottenham Hotspur from the English Premier League 5-3, thanks to a hat-trick from Vitinha, as well as goals from Fabian Ruiz and William Pacho.
Four minutes into the match, Zaire Emery received a pass from Barkola and shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball was cleared by an opposing player. In the 8th minute, Paris Saint-Germain continued their attack. Kvaratschria passed the ball to Fabian Ruiz, who took a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.
In the 17th minute, Quentin N'Ghantu dribbled past the defender and passed the ball back to Kvalatschria, whose long-range shot went wide. In the 35th minute, Tottenham Hotspur launched a counter-attack. Muani headed the ball across the box, and Richarlison headed it into the net, giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 lead.
In the 41st minute, Kvalatschlia took a corner kick, and Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario immediately rushed out to deny Paris Saint-Germain's shot. In the 45th minute, Quentin N'Ghantu passed the ball across the penalty area, and Vitinha unleashed a long-range shot to score, leveling the score at 1-1 for Paris Saint-Germain.
In the 50th minute of the second half, Tottenham Hotspur took a corner kick. Archie Gray headed the ball towards goal, but it was cleared by Marquinhos. Then, Mouani volleyed the ball into the net, helping Tottenham Hotspur take a 2-1 lead over Paris Saint-Germain again.
In the 53rd minute, Kvalatschlia made a cross, and Vitinha received the pass at the edge of the penalty area, dribbled past the defender, and fired a long-range shot into the net, helping Paris Saint-Germain equalize again at 2-2.
In the 59th minute, Paris Saint-Germain intercepted the ball and continued their counter-attack. João Neves passed the ball into the penalty area, where Fabian Ruiz received it and fired a low shot into the net, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 3-2 lead. In the 65th minute, a corner kick taken by Paris Saint-Germain was cleared, and then William Pacho scored in the ensuing scramble, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 3-4.
In the 72nd minute, Vitinha made a mistake while passing the ball, allowing Muani to regain possession, dribble past the defender, and slot the ball home, making it 3-4 for Tottenham. In the 75th minute, Vitinha received the ball and shot, but it struck Romero's hand, resulting in a penalty for Paris Saint-Germain. Vitinha converted the penalty, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 5-3.
In the 82nd minute, Muani orchestrated an attack, with Pedro Polo unleashing a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Chevalier. In stoppage time of the second half, Javi Simons was elbowed by Lucas Hernandez while vying for the ball, and the referee showed Hernandez a red card.
Paris Saint-Germain ultimately defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 at home.