Paris Saint-Germain and Slovan Bratislava: Stats and facts ahead of Champions League clash

Paris Saint-Germain host Slovan Bratislava in the first round of the UEFA Champions League, as the French team begins its campaign to defend the title for the third consecutive season.

UEFA has highlighted key statistics from the match between the two teams, who are meeting for the third time, having previously faced each other only twice in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League in the 2011/2012 season. The first match ended in a 0-0 draw, before Paris Saint-Germain won 1-0 in France.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to make their 19th appearance in the UEFA Champions League, having participated in every edition since the 2012/2013 season, and reached the knockout stages in their last 14 appearances. The team won the title last season after defeating Arsenal on penalties, becoming the second club to retain the trophy after Real Madrid.

Paris Saint-Germain have started the current season with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa and won the UEFA Super Cup for the second time.

Slovan Bratislava is participating in the UEFA Champions League for only the second time, having made its first appearance in the 2024/2025 season and finishing the league stage in 35th place after losing all eight of its matches.

Paris Saint-Germain enter with an unbeaten record in their last 11 European matches, achieving 7 wins and 4 draws. They have also scored in 24 of their last 25 European matches.

Slovan Bratislava remains unbeaten in their seven European matches this season, achieving 5 wins and 2 draws.