Holders Paris Saint-Germain took a significant lead in their Champions League last-16 tie, defeating Chelsea 5-2. Substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was instrumental in the victory at the Parc des Princes.
Paris St Germain twice led through Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele, but Chelsea equalized through Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez. Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia, with two goals, secured the decisive margin for the French champions.
The French side demonstrated flashes of their championship-winning form, despite revealing some defensive vulnerabilities. The second leg is scheduled for Stamford Bridge.