PSG make perfect start to Champions League title defence

Cover image: PSG's Spanish midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz (R) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germain's French defender #21 Lucas Hernandez after scoring his team sixth goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, matchday 1, football match against Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on September 9, 2026. © Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP

The reigning champions are in fine form. After a poor start to their league campaign, PSG came alive on their return to European action, cruising to a 6-1 win over Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava. Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice and provided two assists, and Ferran Torres, who hit a hat-trick, led PSG to victory. In the other matches, Liverpool edged past Atlético Madrid 2-1, while Barcelona cruised past Feyenoord 5-1. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Napoli. In tennis, there will be a new world No. 1 on Monday. Elena Rybakina reached the US Open semi-finals, securing the top spot in the rankings. In cycling, Matthew Brennan claimed his fifth stage win of the Vuelta at just 21 years old, becoming the youngest-ever rider to achieve the feat.