Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have etched their name in Champions League history, surpassing a long-standing record held by Manchester United. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Parisian club reached a remarkable milestone during their Champions League campaign, setting a new benchmark for goals scored in a calendar year.

The record-breaking goal arrived during PSG's match against Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena. Willian Pacho's early header not only set the tone for a dominant performance but also marked PSG's 39th Champions League goal in 2025. This surpassed Manchester United's previous record of 38 goals, set in 2002. The final score was 2-7. Additional goals were scored by Désiré Doué (2), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha.

PSG's journey to this record has been nothing short of spectacular. Their Champions League title defense has been flying high, with the team displaying relentless form and confidence. Before the match against Bayer Leverkusen, PSG had already dispatched Atalanta Bergamo (4-0) and FC Barcelona (2-1).

Manchester United's Champions League history is filled with success, having won the title three times. Their first victory came in 1968, making them the first English club to win the competition. Further triumphs followed in 1999 and 2008. Under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United reached the Champions League final in 2009 and 2011 but lost to Barcelona on both occasions.

PSG's rise to prominence in European football has been more recent. While the club has a rich history, including a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup title in 1996 and a UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2001, their ambition to conquer the Champions League has been a driving force since the Qatar Sports Investments takeover in 2011. Before 2011, PSG had only qualified for the Champions League five times.

PSG secured their first Champions League title in the 2024-25 season, defeating Inter Milan 5-0 in the final. This victory not only marked a historic moment for the club but also solidified their status as a major force in European football. As European champions, PSG competed in the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup, winning the latter against Tottenham Hotspur.

With several matches still to play in the Champions League, PSG has the opportunity to further extend their record. The team's performance demonstrates their ambition to remain at the top of European football.