PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has become the man for Champions League nights

[p]He was the key figure in PSG's Champions League triumph last season. [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kvaratskhelia-khvicha/bNuGt0hE/"]Khvicha Kvaratskhelia[/a] [/b]not only scored in the final against Inter, but he also tirelessly patrolled the left flank, making countless runs to press, cut off passing lanes, and cover [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mendes-nuno/ne2xCTJj/"]Nuno Mendes[/a][/b]’ advances.[/p][p]His arrival in January 2025 from [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/napoli/69Dxbc61/"]Napoli[/a][/b], where he had already made his mark, changed everything for [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/psg/CjhkPw0k/"]PSG[/a][/b]. Luis Enrique found in him the missing piece of the puzzle. This season, like the rest of the squad, the Georgian looks less comfortable. And when his coach doesn't place him on the right, preventing him from cutting in on his stronger foot to shoot, Kvara remains crucial -  especially on European nights.[/p][image alt="Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's UCL donut" id="dc32e115-8554-4f70-9d56-af5beb972914" credit-line="StatsPerform via Opta" guid="e7e03854-d40b-4755-894a-fdacc4283981" original-width="768" original-height="576" /][p]This season, the winger has played 9 matches, starting 8 of them. His record is impressive, with 7 goal involvements (4 goals, 3 assists). His goal against [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/monaco/2PIvr8o4/"]Monaco[/a] [/b]in the second leg of the play-off was hugely significant, as his team was far from dominant against the Principality’s side.[/p][p]Paradoxically, his overall impact seems more scattered than a year ago. But this is especially true in the league, where he has the same stats as last season (4 goals, 3 assists) despite playing 7 more matches.[/p][p]In 2026, he has scored just once, coming off the bench against OM. That was over a month ago. With 13 starts in 22 appearances and being substituted 8 times, Kvaratskhelia is less decisive on the domestic stage.[/p][p]But it’s in the Champions League where he shows his true effectiveness. Given PSG’s current momentum, this round of 16 clash against Chelsea—seen as a chance for revenge after last summer’s Club World Cup final - stands out as the first major test of the season for the reigning champions. It’s exactly the kind of encounter that fires up Kvaratskhelia.[/p]