Barcola Ends Drought as PSG Hit Chelsea for Five in Champions League Rout
Bradley Barcola
March 2026
Paris Saint-Germain took firm control of their tie against Chelsea with a 5-2 first-leg win, as Bradley Barcola ended his long Champions League scoring drought. His early goal helped ignite one of PSG’s strongest European displays of the season at Parc des Princes. Barcola opened the scoring after PSG started with high intensity and maintained control for most of the match despite conceding twice from avoidable errors. After the game, he said the performance should become a benchmark for the team as they prepare for the return leg.