PSG aims to defeat Chelsea in upcoming match, says Dembele
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On 2026-03-17, Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to complete an 8-2 aggregate win in their Champions League last-16 tie. The result sends PSG into the quarter-finals, where they will face Liverpool, and leaves Chelsea facing another season-defining rebuild after a heavy European defeat. PSG’s display matched winger Ousmane Dembélé’s pre-match promise that the French side would “go for the kill” in the second leg.
Reported Facts
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- •Paris Saint-Germain won the second leg against Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on 2026-03-17.
- •The aggregate score over the two legs was 8-2 in favor of PSG.
- •Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov provided an assist for PSG in the second leg against Chelsea.
- •Chelsea and Manchester City were both eliminated from the Champions League round of 16, while Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals.
- •Liverpool set up a Champions League quarter-final clash with PSG after Mohamed Salah played a key role in their progression.
- •Enzo Fernández publicly admitted uncertainty about his future at Chelsea following the club’s Champions League exit.
- •Pre-match coverage in mid-March quoted Ousmane Dembélé saying PSG would "go for the kill" against Chelsea in the second leg.
- •Chinese and African outlets described Chelsea’s defeat as a mauling and a crushing loss that deepened concerns over their season.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If PSG beat Liverpool in the quarter-finals PSG will reach the Champions League semi-finals and boost the club’s push for a first European title.
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Primary Sources (15)
WESTFrance24 - World (EN)Liverpool set up PSG clash in Champions League quarter-finalsWESTFrance24 - World (EN)Champions League: PSG remain cautious ahead of second leg against ChelseaRUInterfax (RU)Голевая передача Сафонова помогла ПСЖ вновь разгромить "Челси" в ЛЧRURIA Novosti (RU)Передача Сафонова помогла "ПСЖ" открыть счет в матче ЛЧ против "Челси"