Ousmane Dembélé scored twice and set up two more as Paris Saint-Germain opened their Champions League title defense with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday. Dembélé, the Ballon d'Or winner, ended his slow start to the season with a brace, while new signing Ferran Torres netted a hat trick. Dembélé's sharpness was evident after a frustrating beginning, including being subbed at halftime in the Ligue 1 opener and benched against Lille.

He returned to form, scoring in the 17th and 23rd minutes, and assisted Torres twice. Slovan coach Yaya Touré admitted his team couldn't contain Dembélé, saying he was at 200%. PSG, who had lost their previous four games, bounced back emphatically, with 35 shots on goal.

Torres sealed the rout in the 57th minute. The win showcased PSG's attacking depth, with other stars like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the bench. Dembélé emphasized the team's need to stay demanding after a poor start.