Ousmane Dembélé marked his first goals of the season in emphatic fashion, netting twice as Paris Saint-Germain dismantled Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at home on Wednesday to launch their UEFA Champions League title defense in style.

Dembélé, who won the Ballon d'Or ahead of the campaign, ended his early-season scoring drought with a brace that set the tone for a commanding display by the reigning champions.

The result announced PSG's intentions in Europe loud and clear — the French giants are in no mood to relinquish the title they claimed last season.