Champions League / Chelsea 0-2 PSG: Paris in control at Stamford Bridge at halftime!

Europe 17 March 2026 at 16:58

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

17.03.26 FT Champions League

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Paris Saint-Germain

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At halftime of the Champions League round of 16 second leg at Stamford Bridge, Paris Saint-Germain lead 2-0 on Chelsea's turf. Having already triumphed 5-2 in the first leg at Parc des Princes, the Parisians are reaffirming their dominance in this two-legged tie and are firmly on course for qualification.

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PSG quickly seized the initiative. Bradley Barcola opened the scoring in the 10th minute, superbly set up by João Neves. Dominant in possession, the Parisians kept the ball for roughly 66% of the first half, leaving the Blues with just 34%.

Before the break, Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead in the 40th minute after a decisive assist from Désiré Doué. Struggling against Paris’s relentless pressing, Chelsea are finding it hard to make an impact, while the aggregate score now stands at 7-2 in favor of the capital club.

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