Paris Saint-Germain has shattered Manchester United’s record for the most Champions League goals in a calendar year. The French club reached 45 goals in 2025. This surpasses United’s 38 from 2002.
PSG achieved this feat during a 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on October 21. Willian Pacho scored the record-breaking 39th goal early. His header set the tone.
Moreover, Desire Doue netted twice. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a thunderbolt. Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembele, and Vitinha completed the rout. Aleix Garcia scored both for Leverkusen.
However, Illia Zabarnyi earned a red card for PSG. Robert Andrich followed for Leverkusen after elbowing Doue. PSG still dominated with 10 men.
Consequently, Luis Enrique praised his team’s ambition. He stated PSG aims to win everything again. Confidence stems from last year’s triumphs.
Indeed, Kasper Hjulmand called PSG the world’s best team. Leverkusen’s coach acknowledged their strength post-defeat.
Earlier, PSG won the 2024-25 Champions League. They crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the May 31 final. Achraf Hakimi opened scoring then.
Additionally, Doue struck twice in that final. Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu sealed victory.
Throughout 2025, PSG scored across the knockout stages and new season games. They tallied 13 goals in three 2025-26 matches. The rest came from prior rounds.
Meanwhile, Manchester United set their mark in 2002. Ruud van Nistelrooy led the scoring. The team reached the semifinals that season.
Furthermore, three games remain in 2025. PSG could extend their lead. Fans anticipate continued dominance.
Paris Saint-Germain shatters Manchester United’s 2002 Champions League record with 45 goals in 2025, highlighted by a 7-2 thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen.
