KVARATSKHELIA DOUBLE: PSG SMASHES RENNES 5-0, STAYS ONE POINT FROM TOP
The Georgian star had his best performance in a PSG shirt, scoring twice in the 5-0 rout that successfully puts Luis Enrique's side back on track after a recent loss.
PSG got back on track in Ligue 1 with a solid 5-0 win against Rennes, thanks to two great goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It was probably his best game since he joined the team.
The Georgian player was the star at the Parc des Princes, scoring in both halves. He kicked things off with an amazing run and a perfect shot. Later, he scored again from just outside the penalty area. PSG was in charge all night.
Kvaratskhelia Helps PSG Win After Recent Loss
After a tough 1-0 loss to Monaco, Luis Enrique’s team really needed to win to keep up with Lens, who are at the top of the league after beating Nantes 2-1. They couldn't afford to fall four points behind.
Even though several players were out with injuries—Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Chevalier, and Illia Zabarnyi—PSG was totally in control. The only moment that made fans nervous was when Esteban Lepaul hit the post. Soon after, Lucas Hernández started the play that led to the first goal.
Kvaratskhelia ran fast with the ball, sped along the edge of the box, moved past several defenders, and fired a shot that no one could stop, putting PSG ahead.
Before the half ended, Senny Mayulu made it 2-0, finishing off a great pass from Joao Neves, which pretty much wrapped up the game early.
Rennes Falls Apart as PSG Takes Over
Any chance Rennes had of coming back was gone early in the second half. Kvaratskhelia scored again with a strong shot from the edge of the box. Then, Jérémy Jacquet was sent off after getting his second yellow card, leaving Rennes with only 10 players and no hope of winning.
With the game decided, Luis Enrique brought in some new players. Ousmane Dembélé kept getting back into shape after being injured, and Ibrahim Mbaye and Gonçalo Ramos both scored from long range near the end of the game.
This win keeps PSG just one point behind Lens. It gives the team a boost of confidence and shows that the defending champions can still lead the title race when their offence is working well.
VITINHA WARNS PSG TEAMMATES: "UNDERESTIMATE LIVERPOOL AT YOUR OWN PERIL" TONIGHT
PSG vs Liverpool preview: Vitinha recalls the 2025 final as PSG looks to repeat their Munich dominance at home.
Vitinha isn’t buying into the hype about PSG being the favourites against Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals. Sure, he’s at the heart of the team that lifted the trophy in 2025, but he’s staying grounded. He pointed to Liverpool, fresh off a 4-0 thumping by Manchester City in the FA Cup, as a side you just can’t underestimate.
“Everyone knows how unpredictable these matches are. There’s no favourite,” Vitinha said before the first leg at Parc des Princes. “It’s Liverpool. They’ve got top players, and anything can happen. We’ve got two big games ahead, one in Paris, one at Anfield.”
He made it clear: PSG will go all out. “We’ll give one hundred per cent. We always play to win, and that’s not changing now.”
Last season, PSG knocked Liverpool out in the round of 16 on their way to the final in Munich, where they dominated Inter Milan. Vitinha, alongside Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz, controlled the midfield. In the final, he set up Hakimi’s opener with a smart pass through the Inter defence. Later in the match, he put together a slick move with Dembélé before assisting Doué for PSG’s third. By full time, PSG had put up a five-goal margin, the biggest ever seen in the final since the competition began.
“The feeling in the squad is amazing,” Vitinha said. “Big Champions League games like these are what we live for. We’re focused, but we know Liverpool is dangerous.”
Liverpool bounced back from that European exit by winning the Premier League, but this season they’re fighting to book another Champions League spot. Their manager, Arne Slot, isn’t getting distracted by how their season’s been going. “I don’t pay much attention to the league table right now. This is a huge challenge,” he's said. “City and PSG are very similar in their quality and style. A Champions League quarter-final is never routine, especially not against the defending champions.”
After facing PSG, Liverpool hosts Fulham in the Premier League. Meanwhile, PSG gets a bit more rest: French league officials rescheduled their game against Lens to give them extra time to prep for the second leg at Anfield in mid-April, a move Lens isn’t thrilled about.
Elsewhere, Wednesday’s other quarter-final first leg sees Barcelona play Atletico Madrid. So, the Champions League drama keeps going.
PSG BENEFITS FROM FRIDAY FIXTURE AS LIVERPOOL RECOVERS FROM SATURDAY’S HIGH-INTENSITY CLASH
PSG beats Toulouse 3-1 as Ousmane Dembele scores twice. See why Luis Enrique is confident facing Arne Slot’s Liverpool.
Liverpool’s got no time to catch its breath after losing to Manchester City on Saturday. Now comes the real test: Arne Slot’s team has to face the defending European champs next.
Honestly, after that 4-0 thumping at the Etihad, hope among Liverpool fans is pretty thin. The Champions League feels like the only shot at any kind of glory this season, but even that seems far-fetched right now. They’re heading to France to play PSG in the first leg of the quarter-final, and Luis Enrique’s squad had a way easier time this weekend.
While Liverpool struggled big time against Haaland and his crew, PSG cruised to a 3-1 win over Toulouse. Ousmane Dembele showed why he’s a Ballon d’Or winner; he scored two goals, one before and one after Toulouse’s strike. Then Goncalo Ramos sealed the deal in stoppage time.
PSG got to play on Friday, which means more rest and prep for the big Champions League clash. Enrique rotated his squad, resting three important players: Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves started on the bench but got minutes later. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia left just before the 70th minute, and Desire Doue was subbed out near the end.
Dembele and Achraf Hakimi, who hit their 200th club appearance, played the whole match. PSG really benefitted from Lens losing 3-0 to Lille too, solidifying their spot at the top.
Enrique seemed pretty pleased after the win. He said grabbing those points was crucial, especially after the international break. Lots of players came back tired, but PSG handled it. Playing on Friday made things harder, but now they’ve got some downtime before facing Liverpool.
Still, PSG’s victory wasn’t flawless. Matvei Safonov, their keeper, fumbled a cross that led to Toulouse’s goal. So now there’s talk about whether he should keep his place against Liverpool or if Lucas Chevalier gets the nod.
PSG heads into Wednesday’s showdown full of confidence. Liverpool, honestly, needs something special to turn things around.
