Paris Saint-Germain delivered a historic offensive masterclass in the Champions League, thrashing RK Celje 46-35. The victory sets a new club record for goals scored in a single European match, with twelve different players getting on the scoresheet.
Paris Saint-Germain quickly overturned a shaky start that saw them trail 1-3 after just three minutes. Within ten minutes, the Rouge et Bleu led 7-3, extending to 11-5 by the 14th minute and forcing a timeout from opposing coach Klemen Luzar. Bjarki Elisson was particularly sharp, scoring five goals from five attempts in just twenty-two minutes. At halftime, the Parisian lead was nine goals (25-16).
Personal milestones fall
The second half saw two Paris Saint-Germain players reach personal milestones. In the 33rd minute, Elohim Prandi netted his 1,400th goal for the club, making it 26-16. "Harnessing his legendary power, Elohim Prandi winds up to shoot just before scoring his 1,400th goal in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain!" was reported. Shortly after, Mateo Maras celebrated his 100th goal for the club (28-17). The gap only widened from there, reaching 42-27 by the 53rd minute.
Goalkeepers Mikkel Lovkvist (12 saves) and Rodrigo Corrales (one save) secured the defense. This comprehensive win comes as the club's football team, which can be followed in the standings, sits 3rd in Ligue 1 with 11 points from five games. The next challenge for the handball side is to maintain this momentum, while the footballers host Le Mans this Saturday, October 10th. Check the full Rouge et Bleu schedule on our fixtures page.
Paris Saint-Germain finished the match 46-35, with seven goals each for Prandi and Elisson, and six for Maras. This record-breaking offensive performance provides significant momentum ahead of the club's upcoming European fixtures.
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