Overview

• Paris Saint‑Germain opened their title defense with a 4-0 dismantling of Atalanta at the Parc des Princes, with goals from Marquinhos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Gonçalo Ramos.
• PSG controlled the match with 711 completed passes, 22 shots and 10 big chances as Atalanta coach Ivan Jurić said he was completely shocked by the physical gap.
• Luis Enrique observed the first half from the stands again, saying it improves his read of games, a method noted with surprise in Italy and criticized by some voices in Spain.
• Midfielder João Neves left injured and will undergo medical tests, adding to a growing list of absences that already includes Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué.
• Elsewhere, Club Bruges thrashed Monaco 4-1 after Maghnes Akliouche had an early penalty saved and the visitors faced travel disruption, while Barcelona won 2-1 at Newcastle through a Marcus Rashford brace.