Leverkusen vs PSG Player Ratings: Dembélé, Vitinha, and Others Destroy Bundesliga Giants

What a truly wild night of Champions League football. We just witnessed an absolute demolition. Paris Saint-Germain traveled to BayArena and completely dismantled Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a chaotic 7-2 victory. This match had everything. Red cards, missed penalties, and goals galore.

From our perspective, the game was over as a contest by halftime. PSG were relentless. Despite going down to ten men themselves after Ilya Zabarnyi's red card, they never took their foot off the gas. The first half alone saw five goals and two red cards, setting the tone for a memorable, if one-sided, encounter.

Leverkusen simply had no answers. Their defensive structure crumbled under the Parisian pressure. While Aleix García provided a glimmer of hope with two goals, it was a night of utter despair for the home side. For PSG, players like Vitinha and Nuno Mendes were just on another level entirely, orchestrating a brutal and efficient attacking display.

PSG Player Ratings vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Goalkeeper

Lucas Chevalier - 6.0: He conceded two goals, but there wasn't much he could do about either. One was a well-placed penalty and the other a screamer from distance. Made a crucial save when called upon. It's tough to rate a keeper in a 7-2 win, but he was a spectator for large parts of the game.

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi - 6.5: A very mixed performance from the captain. He grabbed an assist for one of Désiré Doué's goals which was great. However, we noticed he was defensively suspect and his error led directly to a shot. Losing the ball 13 times is just too much for a player of his quality. He needs to find more consistency.

Ilya Zabarnyi - 2.0: A complete disaster. We can't put it any other way. To concede two penalties and then get sent off in just 37 minutes is catastrophic. He let his teammates and manager down badly. An absolute nightmare of a performance that could have cost his team dearly on another night.

Willian Pacho - 7.5: In stark contrast to his partner, Pacho was solid. He rose well to head in the opening goal from a corner. He remained composed and made some important clearances throughout the match. A good showing from the defender who kept his head while others were losing theirs.

Nuno Mendes - 9.0: Absolutely phenomenal. What stood out to us was his relentless energy down the left flank. He scored a goal, provided a crucial assist, and created an incredible five chances. He was a constant threat going forward and diligent in his defensive duties. A world-class performance.

Midfielders

Vitinha - 9.5: Our Man of the Match, without a shadow of a doubt. This was a midfield masterclass. He dictated the tempo of the entire game, completing 125 of 127 passes. He capped his flawless performance with a beautiful goal from distance and a clever assist. It was breathtaking to watch.

Senny Mayulu - 7.0: A very bright and energetic display from the young midfielder. He was unlucky not to score, striking the woodwork in the first half. From our perspective, his movement and willingness to get involved were impressive. He was a key part of PSG's early dominance before being substituted.

Warren Zaïre-Emery - 6.0: This was a surprisingly quiet game for him. He's set such high standards, and he just wasn't at his best here. He was tidy in possession but lacked his usual driving runs and defensive bite. An error leading to a shot also marred his performance slightly.

Forwards

Désiré Doué - 9.0: He was electric. Scored two fantastic goals in the first half and looked like he could score every time he touched the ball. It was a huge shame he was the player sacrificed after the red card. Based on his 45 minutes, he was unplayable and utterly clinical.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 8.5: The Georgian winger was a menace. He scored a goal and set one up, constantly tormenting the Leverkusen defence with his direct dribbling. He looked frustrated to be substituted, but he had already done significant damage. A top performance.

Bradley Barcola - 8.0: He may not have scored, but his contribution was immense. He provided a smart assist and his link-up play was excellent. His ability to retain possession under pressure and drive at defenders created so much space for others. A selfless and intelligent display.

Substitutes

Lucas Hernández - 6.5: Came on at halftime to provide defensive stability after the red card. He did exactly that with a no-nonsense, professional display.

Ousmane Dembélé - 7.5: Classic Dembélé. Came off the bench and scored almost immediately. His pace and trickery were too much for the tired Leverkusen legs.

Lee Kang-In - 6.5: Slotted into midfield seamlessly and kept the ball moving. A tidy and composed cameo.

Ibrahim Mbaye - 6.0: Looked eager to make an impact but the game was already won. Had a few touches but little of note.

Quentin Ndjantou - 6.5: Forced a save late on and showed some good movement. A positive run-out for the youngster.

Manager

L. Martínez García - 8.0: His team was ruthless and tactically superb. He managed the red card situation perfectly, making the tough but correct call to substitute the brilliant Désiré Doué. His game plan exploited every single weakness in the Leverkusen side.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Player Ratings vs Paris Saint Germain

Goalkeeper

Mark Flekken - 4.0: An absolutely miserable night for the keeper. He was left completely exposed by his defence, but conceding seven goals is a horror show. Making only one save all game tells its own story. He looked defeated long before the final whistle.

Defenders

Loïc Badé - 5.0: He made a few blocks, but he was part of a defence that was torn to shreds. He struggled to handle the movement and pace of the PSG forwards. Lost his man on several occasions and looked overwhelmed.

Robert Andrich - 2.5: As captain, his moment of madness was unforgivable. A straight red card for a reckless challenge in the 33rd minute effectively ended any hope his team had. A shocking lack of discipline that left his team in an impossible position.

Edmond Tapsoba - 4.5: Another defender who had a torrid time. He was booked and committed several fouls. We felt he was consistently a step behind the play and was dribbled past far too easily. Just couldn't cope.

Midfielders

Ezequiel Fernández - 5.5: He tried to put himself about in the middle of the park but was completely overrun. The game simply passed him by. He was chasing shadows for most of his time on the pitch against a superior PSG midfield.

Arthur - 5.5: Much like his midfield partner, he was fighting a losing battle. He worked hard and made a few tackles, but it was like trying to plug a dam with a finger. The PSG midfield was just too good.

Alejandro Grimaldo - 4.5: A truly nightmarish performance. To miss a penalty at a crucial stage of the game was bad enough, but his error also led to a goal. The late assist was a tiny consolation in what was otherwise a disastrous outing for him.

Aleix García - 8.0: The one player in a Leverkusen shirt who can hold his head high. He was a beacon of light in the darkness. He coolly dispatched his penalty and then scored a stunning goal from range. He never stopped trying and showed real quality.

Forwards

Claudio Echeverri - 5.0: The game completely bypassed him. He had very few touches and was unable to make any impact on the game. It was no surprise to see him hooked at halftime.

Ernest Poku - 5.5: Ran around a lot but with very little end product. He was isolated for large periods and offered next to no threat to the PSG backline. A frustrating and ineffective evening.

Christian Kofane - 6.5: He was one of the few bright sparks for Leverkusen. He showed great movement to win the penalty in the first half. It was a surprise to see him substituted so early, as he looked like one of the few who could cause problems.

Substitutes

Ibrahim Maza - 5.5: Came on at halftime but couldn't change the flow of the game.

Jeanuël Belocian - 5.5: Brought on to try and shore things up, but the damage was long done.

Eliesse Ben Seghir - 5.5: Had very little opportunity to influence proceedings.

Jeremiah Mensah - N/A: Came on too late to receive a rating.

Manager

K. Hjulmand - 4.0: A dreadful night at the office for the manager. His team was set up in a way that got them completely exposed. They were defensively shambolic and tactically outclassed from the first minute to the last. He has a lot to reflect on after this humiliation.