Marquinhos Leads PSG to Champions League Victory Over Atalanta

Paris Saint-Germain won 1-0 against Atalanta in their first UEFA Champions League match. Captain Marquinhos scored the winning goal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

PSG started their Champions League campaign at home on September 17, 2025. Both teams had chances but couldn’t score in the first half. Marquinhos broke the deadlock in the second half with a close-range shot. His goal from a corner was enough for PSG to win. The team showed good defense, with Marquinhos leading at the back effectively.

PSG’S SEASON SO FAR

This win adds to PSG’s strong Ligue 1 start. They are top of the league, two points ahead of Lille, as they prepare to visit their main rivals Marseille away from home this weekend. Captain Marquinhos has played every minute this season and now has two goals in seven games. His leadership is key as the team adjusts to recent changes in attack. Meanwhile, Atalanta are currently 11th in Serie A after two matches, struggling in the lower half of the table.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PSG AND ATALANTA?

PSG will now focus on their weekend game against Marseille in Ligue 1. Marseille had a mixed start to the season, but are still Champions League contenders and lost their mid-week CL opener to Real Madrid by 2-1. Atalanta face Torino in Serie A in a tough away match against the a team only one point behind. With three points from their first game, PSG have made their mark on the Champions League. They’ll look to continue their good form in both domestic and European competitions.