Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) inflicted a 6-0 defeat on Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica, setting a record for the fastest team to score four times in a single Champions League match within the first 17 minutes. PSG, despite injuries to key players including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele, secured their fourth consecutive Champions League victory and maintained a perfect record this season. Barca also scored twice through Raphinha, adding to Lamine Yamal's early goal, to defeat Aston Villa 3-0. The games were suspended for a minute's silence in tribute to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who passed away following a collision in a Spanish second-division match. PSG's victory comes after the club's reigning champions suffered a setback when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore his ACL, ruling him out until the end of the campaign. Despite this, Barca has recorded a notable 10 straight wins, including four Champions League victories, and has now scored 20 goals in their current winning streak. Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Real Betis have also shown strong form, maintaining maximum points from their respective games, but Barca's performance suggests they may be among the frontrunners for a European Cup victory. Villa's captain John McGinn acknowledged the match as a learning experience but praised Barcelona for their efficient play. The club's poor start to the game, conceding an early goal, might have reflected the rain and challenging conditions. Yamal's 14th goal in the Champions League now bests Kylian Mbappe's previous record, marking a significant milestone in the tournament for the young Barcelona winger.
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Published: 2026-11-04 11:11:03
Paris Saint-Germain Crush Villarreal 6-0, Barcelona Defeat Aston Villa 3-0
Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 6-0 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League, setting a record for the fastest team to score four goals in a match in Europe’s top club competition. Elsewhere, Barcelona claimed a 3-0 win over Aston Villa, maintaining their strong form in the tournament.
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